This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (66 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LAILA as a word: A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
LAILA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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