This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (39 Down). 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: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ A
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ALBERTA as a word: A province in western Canada. Capital: Edmonton. Largest city: Calgary; A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Albert.
ALBERTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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