This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (8 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Mini Crossword, September 20, 2026, 8 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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About the answer
LES as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Lester or Leslie; A diminutive of the female given name Leslie.
LES has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
NYT Crossword, July 22, 2026, 63 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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