This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 (14 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ O
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ALAMO as a word: A poplar tree of Southwestern U.S.; a cottonwood (Populus spp.); A fort in San Antonio, Texas, United States, site of the Battle of the Alamo.
ALAMO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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