This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (2 Down). 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
LAKES as a word: The Lake District, a rural area in northwest England; A civil parish in Westmorland and Furness district, Cumbria, England.
LAKES 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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