“Reclined” crossword clue
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••••LAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reclined”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 23, 2026 grid4D___ del Carmen (Mexican resort)5 ltrs›5DTwo farthings, informally7 ltrs›6DDeny responsibility for8 ltrs›7DLike certain easy-to-install hardware components6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LAIN4 ltrs
••••••RESTED6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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