What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lie next to" from October 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lie next to”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

ABUT

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Lie next to” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lie next to” clue?+

The answer is ABUT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 13, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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