This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LOIS as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin; (biblical) The grandmother of Timothy who is mentioned in an epistle to him.
LOIS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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