This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ A
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BANA as a word: Those of the Fali people who inhabit Nigeria; A language of northern Cameroon.
BANA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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