This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (76 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LEAS as a word: An open field, meadow, pasture; Any of several measures of yarn; for linen, 300 yards (275 m); for cotton, 120 yards (110 m).
LEAS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 29, 2026.
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