This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (58 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: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ S
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LURES as a word: (also figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure; (transitive) To attract by temptation, appeal, or guile.
LURES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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