This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LAURA as a word: A female given name from Latin; (historical, Eastern Orthodoxy) A cluster of cells or caves for hermits, with a church and sometimes a refectory at the centre.
LAURA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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