This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (34 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: 9 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
FAVORITES as a word: A surname; US standard spelling of favourite. [(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)].
FAVORITES 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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