This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (72 Across). 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
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LYES as a word: Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
LYES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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