This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (56 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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ELLA as a word: A female given name; A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen, Gabriella, or Daniella.
ELLA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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