Crossword clue
“Prepare, in military slang”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
LOCKANDLOADLetters11
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Prepare, in military slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 1, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with L and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Prepare, in military slang” clue?+
The answer is LOCKANDLOAD (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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