Crossword clue
“Tops”
This clue appeared as 81-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 4 times
LIDSLetters4
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| LIDS | 4 | 2 of 4 |
| BEST | 4 | 1 of 4 |
| BESTS | 5 | 1 of 4 |
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About this clue
The clue “Tops” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2025 as 81-Down. 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 October 19, 2025, 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 October 19, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 19, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.