This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ S
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About the answer
LOUIS as a word: A male given name from French; (uncommon) A female given name.
LOUIS 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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