This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ A
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ALBA as a word: (poetry) A type of lyrical poetry, traditionally Provençal, about lovers who must part at dawn; A white-flowered shrub rose of the hybrid Rosa × alba.
ALBA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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