This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LAD as a word: A boy or young man; A familiar term of address for a young man.
LAD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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