This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (112 Down). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ALA as a word: (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone; (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
ALA has been an answer 23 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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