This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (10 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
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ S
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WEARS as a word: (transitive) To have on:; To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.
WEARS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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