This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (39 Across). 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: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
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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