This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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COS as a word: (chiefly UK) Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce; (informal, African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of coz, cousin. [(informal) cousin (usually as a term of address)].
COS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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