This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (76 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ A
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ALMA as a word: An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner; A female given name from Latin, popular in the 19th century.
ALMA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 29, 2026.
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