This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ A
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KAMALA as a word: (usually uncountable) An orange or red powder obtained from the fruit capsules of this plant, used as dyestuff for colouring silk or wool, and employed as an...; A small or medium-sized tree (Mallotus philippensis) in the spurge family, found in Asia and Australia.
KAMALA 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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