This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LASS as a word: A girl; also (by extension), a young woman; (Scotland, familiar) A term of address for a woman, or a female animal.
LASS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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