This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (76 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.
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Answer length: 8 squares
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ALCATRAZ as a word: An island in San Francisco Bay California, United States, formerly the site of a famous prison; in full, Alcatraz Island; Ellipsis of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a famous former U.S. federal prison, on the island.
ALCATRAZ 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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