In ___ of NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 8, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "In ___ of" is LIEU.

The phrase 'in lieu of' means 'in place of' or 'instead of.' The word 'lieu' is derived from the French word for 'place,' making it the correct answer for this phrase.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 08, 2025.

Lieu: a place or position used as a substitute.

Place, In ___ of (instead of), "In ___ of gifts ...", Stead, In ___ of (substituting for)

The answer to “In ___ of” in the New York Times puzzle December 8 2025 is LIEU. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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