This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (6 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
LIFTS as a word: (ambitransitive) To raise or rise; (transitive) To cause to move upwards.
LIFTS 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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