This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LADS as a word: (Northern England, Geordie, Ireland) A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
LADS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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