This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ S
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About the answer
JEANS as a word: (clothing) A pair of trousers made from denim cotton; A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval variant of John.
JEANS 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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