This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (48 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: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ S
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ONES as a word: (sports) A senior or first team (as opposed to a reserves team); (UK, prison slang) The cells located on the ground floor.
ONES has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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