NYT Crossword · 11 Across
“Lean” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, September 10, 2021 as 11 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, September 10, 2021 · 11 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Sep 10, 2021 · 11 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 19, 2021 · 63 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 29, 2019 · 78 Across · 4 letters
- May 4, 2019 · 26 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 1, 2017 · 44 Across · 4 letters
- Feb 5, 2012 · 8 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 9, 2011 · 59 Across · 4 letters
- May 30, 2008 · 29 Down · 4 letters
- May 18, 2007 · 48 Down · 6 letters
- Feb 4, 2007 · 67 Across · 7 letters
- Nov 24, 2005 · 65 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 3, 2005 · 93 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 24, 2003 · 107 Across · 4 letters
- May 11, 2002 · 48 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 10, 2001 · 73 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 8, 2000 · 61 Across · 6 letters
- Sep 20, 1998 · 67 Down · 6 letters
- May 21, 1998 · 10 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 22, 1996 · 9 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 19, 1995 · 59 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 6, 1995 · 20 Across · 5 letters
- Jun 22, 1995 · 63 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 30, 1994 · 43 Across · 4 letters
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Across
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- 16Choose from the restaurant menu crossword clue4 letters
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- 25Gamete producer crossword clue5 letters
- 28AAA service crossword clue3 letters
- 30Gives a hand crossword clue5 letters
- 33Clodhopper crossword clue4 letters
- 34Unexplained by science, say crossword clue10 letters
- 36LAX approximation crossword clue3 letters
- 37Meeting after a meeting crossword clue7 letters
- 38Paris-to-Zurich dir. crossword clue3 letters
- 39What fuel economy standards might address crossword clue10 letters
- 41Cry of relief crossword clue4 letters
- 42Get ready to drive crossword clue5 letters
- 43Anago, on a Japanese menu crossword clue3 letters
- 44Cat With ___ of Joy (emoji) crossword clue5 letters
- 45Some Christmas purchases crossword clue4 letters
- 47Platform for a performer crossword clue5 letters
- 49Nickname for Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture crossword clue7 letters
- 52Words when throwing caution to the wind crossword clue7 letters
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Down
- 1___ bra crossword clue4 letters
- 2Skater's leap crossword clue4 letters
- 3"G2G" crossword clue4 letters
- 4Colored rings crossword clue7 letters
- 5Intruded, with "in" crossword clue6 letters
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- 7Performing tasks according to encoded instructions, as a computer file crossword clue10 letters
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- 9Edit out, as from a photo crossword clue4 letters
- 10Name associated with boxers crossword clue5 letters
- 11Upset of the century, say crossword clue7 letters
- 12___ the 25-Down, founder of the kingdom of Hawaii crossword clue10 letters
- 13Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress ___ Rachel Wood crossword clue4 letters
- 14Passed crossword clue4 letters
- 21Finished with crossword clue5 letters
- 23More contrite crossword clue7 letters
- 25See 12-Down crossword clue5 letters
- 26Navel type crossword clue5 letters
- 27Travel authority? crossword clue10 letters
- 29Pending acceptance, in a way crossword clue10 letters
- 31___ tag crossword clue5 letters
- 32Heaps crossword clue5 letters
- 34Matar, in Indian cuisine crossword clue3 letters
- 35Marshal under Napoleon crossword clue3 letters
- 37Cellist Jacqueline crossword clue5 letters
- 40Cavil crossword clue7 letters
- 41Jewelry creator Elsa who helped define the Tiffany brand crossword clue7 letters
- 44Earths, in sci-fi crossword clue6 letters
- 46Perceived to be crossword clue5 letters
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- 49Common sitcom rating crossword clue4 letters
- 50No-goodnik crossword clue4 letters
- 51River personified by the god Hapi crossword clue4 letters
- 53Kristen of "S.N.L." crossword clue4 letters
- 54Comment after a cue crossword clue4 letters
- 55Top marks crossword clue4 letters
- 58Small grouse crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Lean”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with S and ends with W, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Lean” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11 Across. It has appeared 23 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Lean” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SKEW. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.