Crossword clue
“Lauder of cosmetics”
This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ESTEELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Lauder of cosmetics” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Lauder of cosmetics” clue?+
The answer is ESTEE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 20, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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