This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ALA as a word: (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone; (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
ALA has been an answer 22 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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