This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (59 Across), the Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (12 Down), the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (32 Across), the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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NYT Crossword, July 20, 2026, 59 Across
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.
Mini Crossword, June 6, 2026, 12 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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NYT Crossword, March 31, 2026, 32 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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NYT Crossword, December 8, 2025, 16 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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