“Caustic paint stripper” crossword clue
Answer
L
Y
E
•••LYE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LYE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Caustic paint stripper”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 30, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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