This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (46 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
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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LAMA as a word: A master of Tibetan Buddhism; (obsolete) lamé (fabric with silver or gold threads woven in).
LAMA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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