This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ S
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UMPS as a word: (French politics) The Union for a Popular Movement; (sports, informal) An umpire.
UMPS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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