This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (26 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, August 4, 2026, 26 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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About the answer
LANA as a word: The tree Genipa americana; A female given name from Russian.
LANA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 9, 2026, 16 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ A
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