This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (21 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: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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LOUIE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Louis; A diminutive of the female given names Louise or Louisa.
LOUIE 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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