This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (17 Down). 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: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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MOTTS as a word: (Texas) A copse or small grove of trees, especially live oak or elm; (slang) The vulva.
MOTTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 27, 2026.
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