Crossword clue
“Big name in hosiery”
This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEGGSLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Big name in hosiery” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 25, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Big name in hosiery” clue?+
The answer is LEGGS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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