This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (2 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ A
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ALLA as a word: A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name А́лла (Álla); Obsolete form of Allah. [(Islam) God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts].
ALLA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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