What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Stiff upper ___" from March 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Stiff upper ___”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

LIP

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Stiff upper ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 3, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stiff upper ___” clue?+

The answer is LIP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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