This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ A
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SELA as a word: (biblical, historical) The capital of Edom, near Mount Hor; also known as Joktheel and Petra; A village in modern-day Jordan near the location of historical Sela.
SELA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 19, 2026.
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