This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ A
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LLAMA as a word: A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat; Archaic form of lama. [A master of Tibetan Buddhism.].
LLAMA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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