This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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LES as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Lester or Leslie; A diminutive of the female given name Leslie.
LES has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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