This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ A
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About the answer
UCLA as a word: Initialism of University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
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