This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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