This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ S
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About the answer
LINUS as a word: A male given name from Latin; (historical) A town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.
LINUS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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