This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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About the answer
LYDIA as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek; (historical) A historical region and ancient kingdom in western Asia Minor, in modern-day Turkey.
LYDIA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 30, 2026.
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