Living ___
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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Clue
Living ___ (5)
Answer
The answer to Living ___ is Large (5 letters).
Why does Large fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'Living ___' points to LARGE, completing the common phrase 'living large.' Living large means enjoying an extravagant, luxurious lifestyle with expensive tastes and abundant spending. The phrase suggests someone who spends freely on high-end goods, fancy restaurants, or lavish experiences without worrying about cost. Originally emerging from hip-hop culture in the 1980s, 'living large' became mainstream slang for conspicuous consumption and an over-the-top approach to enjoying life's pleasures.
What does Living ___ mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
living
adjective
•alive; currently existing
noun
•means of maintaining life; livelihood
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 47-down in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Large mean?
noun
•An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.
•Liberality, generosity.
adjective
•Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
•Abundant; ample.
adverb
•Before the wind.
Origin of the word Large
•origin: Old French 'large'
•period: 13th century
The word originally meant 'broad' or 'wide' rather than simply 'big', and comes from Latin 'largus' meaning 'abundant' or 'generous', which is why we still use 'largesse' to mean generous giving.
How to use Large in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Large.
•“After winning the lottery, they decided to start living large with expensive vacations and a mansion.”
•“The large pizza was enough to feed the entire family.”
•“Due to the storm, there was a large puddle blocking the entrance to the store.”
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- What is the answer to Living ___?
- The answer is Large (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Living ___ have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Large.
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