This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (13 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LAOS as a word: A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Capital: Vientiane; (politics) the Popular Orthodox Rally, a Greek political party (Λαϊκός Ορθόδοξος Συναγερμός).
LAOS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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