This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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LAMA as a word: A master of Tibetan Buddhism; (obsolete) lamé (fabric with silver or gold threads woven in).
LAMA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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