This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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ALMA as a word: An Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner; A female given name from Latin, popular in the 19th century.
ALMA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 29, 2026.
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