What is the answer to "Put down gently" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Put down gently" is LAID (4 letters).

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Put down gently NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 16, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LAID

4 letters · Down · last seen June 16, 2026