This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ S
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WIGS as a word: A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better rese...; A bigwig.
WIGS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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