This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (56 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (18 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.
NYT Crossword, July 13, 2026, 56 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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About the answer
LESS as a word: To a smaller extent or degree; A smaller amount or quantity.
LESS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 18 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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