“It begins with Alfa and ends with Zulu” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••••••NATOALPHABET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NATOALPHABET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It begins with Alfa and ends with Zulu”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 20, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 20, 2026 grid4DPoker declaration4 ltrs›5DSet sail6 ltrs›6DThe "S" of A.B.S.6 ltrs›7DMallorca, por ejemplo4 ltrs›8DOne pitied by Mr. T, in a catchphrase4 ltrs›9DScissor cut4 ltrs›10DWords with one's right hand raised4 ltrs›11DNovel feature of the 1974 Olds Toronado6 ltrs›12DVisibly disdainful6 ltrs›13DShindig5 ltrs›16D"I love you," in Spanish5 ltrs›20DPrefix for element #83 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 20, 20261ASmall bouquets6 ltrs›7A"In that case …"4 ltrs›11ACleopatra's killer3 ltrs›14AOne of a record 30+ for Beyoncé6 ltrs›15AShort piano piece8 ltrs›17AImprovises6 ltrs›18AOne who's hanging around8 ltrs›21AThe Falcons, on scoreboards3 ltrs›
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