This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (48 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: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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OWES as a word: Alternative form of oes (“sequins”). [(obsolete) Small circle-shaped sequins of precious metal sewn to clothing for decorative effect, popular in the 17th ce....
OWES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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