This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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