This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (57 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: 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 22 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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