This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (18 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
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ALTA as a word: Rose bengal dye worn by Indian women on the feet during festivals; A census-designated place in Placer County, California, United States.
ALTA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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