This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (61 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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About the answer
ALIA as a word: A female given name from Arabic.
ALIA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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