This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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ONES as a word: (sports) A senior or first team (as opposed to a reserves team); (UK, prison slang) The cells located on the ground floor.
ONES has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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