“Hideout” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LAIR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hideout”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 24, 2026, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 24, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 24, 2026 grid36A"The Disrobing of Christ," e.g.7 ltrs›43AAsset for a thrower3 ltrs›46ATiny swine7 ltrs›50AThyroid, e.g.14 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 29, 2026NYT Crossword6 Down••••LAIRFeb 24, 2026NYT Crossword37 Down••••LAIRBack to the full Feb 24, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.