This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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LARA as a word: A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian; A surname.
LARA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 27, 2025.
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