This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (7 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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LENA as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek; A major river in Russia, flowing 2,734 miles from the mountains by the lake Baikal to the Arctic Ocean.
LENA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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