This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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About the answer
LOOS as a word: (obsolete) Praise; fame; reputation.
LOOS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 5, 2026.
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