Levi's competitor
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Levi's competitor (3)
Answer
The answer to Levi's competitor is Lee (3 letters).
Why does Lee fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Levi's competitor' points to LEE, a major American denim brand. Lee is a clothing company founded in 1911 that manufactures jeans, workwear, and casual clothing. In the denim market, Lee competes directly with Levi Strauss & Co. (commonly known as Levi's) for market share, making them natural rivals in the jeans industry. Both brands have deep roots in American workwear and have evolved into mainstream fashion staples.
What does Levi's competitor mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
Levi's
proper noun
•popular brand of jeans and denim clothing founded by Levi Strauss
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Levi's competitor has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Lee mean?
noun
•A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
•The side of the ship away from the wind.
•Lees; dregs.
adjective
•Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.
Origin of the word Lee
•origin: Old English 'hleo' meaning shelter or protection
•period: Old English (before 1150)
The word originally referred to any sheltered place but became specialized in nautical terminology to mean the side of a ship protected from the wind.
How to use Lee in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Lee.
•“Lee jeans were prominently displayed next to the Levi's section at the department store.”
•“She bought a pair of Lee denim jackets for her twin daughters.”
•“The vintage Lee overalls he found at the thrift shop were in perfect condition.”
What are other crossword clues for Lee?
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Frequently asked questions about Levi's competitor
- What is the answer to Levi's competitor?
- The answer is Lee (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Levi's competitor have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Lee.
- How many times has Levi's competitor appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
85 Across
answer length
3 letters