Crossword clue

“Tops”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 4 times
LIDS
Letters4
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
LIDS42 of 4
BEST41 of 4
BESTS51 of 4

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 4, 20264 letters→NYT Crossword
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Oct 19, 20254 letters→NYT Crossword
May 10, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tops” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with S.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tops” clue?+

The answer is LIDS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 15, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for February 15, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.