Crossword clue

“French cosmetics company founded in 1909”

This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LOREAL

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 8, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “French cosmetics company founded in 1909” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “French cosmetics company founded in 1909” clue?+

The answer is LOREAL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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