Tops NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Tops” crossword clue is LIDS (4 letters); other puzzles used BEST and BESTS. We have seen this clue 4 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on February 15, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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LIDS: to provide with a movable cover.
Best answers for “Tops”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIDS | 4 | Tops |
| 2 | BEST | 4 | Tops |
| 3 | BESTS | 5 | Tops |
| 4 | MAXES | 5 | Tops (out) similar clue |
| 5 | TEES | 4 | Simple tops similar clue |
| 6 | CAPRICES | 8 | *Bottle tops similar clue |
| 7 | STOVES | 6 | Range tops similar clue |
| 8 | POLOS | 5 | Collared tops similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Tops Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Tops crossword clue?
LIDS is the 4-letter answer to the “Tops” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Tops crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of February 15, 2026. We have seen it 4 times.
What are other possible answers to the Tops crossword clue?
Other puzzles used BEST and BESTS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with MAXES (“Tops (out)”), TEES (“Simple tops”), CAPRICES (“*Bottle tops”).