51 Across

NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Eye up and down

Answer:

LEERAT

Hint:

A lingering gaze that might make someone feel uneasy or judged.

Explanation:

"Eye up and down" hints at looking someone over in a suggestive or lingering way, which is often called leering. The answer "LEERAT" takes that idea and adds a playful twist—it’s "LEER" (the act of ogling) followed by "AT," as in looking at someone. The clue cleverly combines the definition with a simple word tacked on to form the full answer.

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