Crossword clue

“Fat-removing procedures, in brief”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LIPOS
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels2

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The clue “Fat-removing procedures, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Fat-removing procedures, in brief” clue?+

The answer is LIPOS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 2026.

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