This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LOIS as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin; (biblical) The grandmother of Timothy who is mentioned in an epistle to him.
LOIS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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