This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (6 Down). 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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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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About the answer
LOTS as a word: (colloquial) A lot; a great deal; tons; loads; (colloquial) A great deal; very much.
LOTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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