What is the answer to "Apt letters for the blanks in _ _ B _ L" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apt letters for the blanks in _ _ B _ L" is LIE (3 letters).

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Apt letters for the blanks in _ _ B _ L NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 19, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

LIE

3 letters · Down · last seen July 19, 2025