This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LAYLA as a word: A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila.
LAYLA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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