“Lofty” crossword clue
Answer
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••••HIGH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HIGH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lofty”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 66 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 May 17, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 17, 2026 grid65AYellow submarine?15 ltrs›69AInfantile7 ltrs›78ASurname for a family of fictional Kansans4 ltrs›82AAffect emotionally5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 7, 2026NYT Crossword29 Down••••TALLMay 17, 2026NYT Crossword66 Down••••HIGHOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••HIGH4 ltrs
••••TALL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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