What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Counterculture drug, in brief" from February 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Counterculture drug, in brief”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

LSD

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 23, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Counterculture drug, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Counterculture drug, in brief” clue?+

The answer is LSD (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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