What is the answer to "Lion's lair"?

The most common answer is DEN. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Lion’s lair Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Lion's lair? This clue showed up in the October 27, 2025 NYT puzzle. The answer has 3 letters.

Lion's lair Crossword Answer

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Lion's lair Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Lion's lair" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Lion's lair" crossword clue is DEN. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Lion's lair" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on October 27, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of DEN?

The word DEN means: a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Lion's lair".