This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ S
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LUCAS as a word: A male given name from Latin; A surname originating as a patronymic.
LUCAS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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