This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (15 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, January 27, 2026, 15 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ I
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About the answer
ALII has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 11, 2026, 28 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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About the answer
ALIA as a word: A female given name from Arabic.
ALIA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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