This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ALA as a word: (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone; (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
ALA has been an answer 22 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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