This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (1 Down). 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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LIDS as a word: The top or cover of a container; (slang) A cap or hat.
LIDS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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