This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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