This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ A
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About the answer
ALCOA as a word: Alcoa Corporation (an acronym for "Aluminum Company of America") is an American industrial corporation; the company formerly known as Aluminum Company of America.
ALCOA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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