This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (5 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: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ S
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LAPIS as a word: Ellipsis of lapis lazuli. [(mineralogy) A deep blue stone, used in making jewelry, and traditionally used to make the pigment ultramarine.].
LAPIS 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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