This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (93 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LEES as a word: The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit; A village in South Derbyshire district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK2637).
LEES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 9, 2026.
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