This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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LANA as a word: The tree Genipa americana; A female given name from Russian.
LANA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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