This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (8 Down). 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
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ S
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LYES as a word: Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
LYES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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