Ali of boxing

Latest answer — April 15, 2026

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This clue's Wednesday, April 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Fish-and-chips fish
  2. 4Cover-up for a bad hair day, perhaps
  3. 7Whac-A-___ (classic arcade game)
  4. 8Outrage
  5. 9Ant-eating mammals that are more closely related to elephants than anteaters
  6. 11North Carolina fort with a boastful-sounding name
  7. 12Sunset's direction
  8. 13"Winnie-the-Pooh" author
  9. 15Muscles strengthened when doing a bicycle crunch
  10. 16Lots and lots
  11. 20The "A" of E.T.A.: Abbr.
  12. 21Provider of a 28-Across
  13. 22Exclamation while scooping up a fallen toddler
  14. 26Wand for a magician, e.g.
  15. 27Parts of archipelagos
  16. 28Need for a stranded car
  17. 29Country between Libya and the Central African Republic

Down

  1. 1Dog breed favored by Queen Elizabeth II
  2. 2Nickname for the U.S. flag
  3. 3App builder, informally
  4. 4Result of a successful interview, perhaps
  5. 5Big boats
  6. 6Reason to get a Scantron or Blue Book
  7. 7Sirs' counterparts
  8. 9The "A" of U.A.E.
  9. 10Truly amazed
  10. 11Ewe can say that again!
  11. 14Like Swedes and Finns
  12. 17Ali of boxing
  13. 18Let up, as rain
  14. 19"Nothing is impossible, the word itself ___ 'I'm possible'!": Audrey Hepburn
  15. 20Snake associated with Egyptian royalty
  16. 22Choose
  17. 23Gold, in Spanish
  18. 24Fresh fluffy snow, familiarly
  19. 25Pokémon protagonist ___ Ketchum

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Fish-and-chips fish — Answer: COD
  2. 4. Cover-up for a bad hair day, perhaps — Answer: HAT
  3. 7. Whac-A-___ (classic arcade game) — Answer: MOLE
  4. 8. Outrage — Answer: IRE
  5. 9. Ant-eating mammals that are more closely related to elephants than anteaters — Answer: AARDVARKS
  6. 11. North Carolina fort with a boastful-sounding name — Answer: BRAGG
  7. 12. Sunset's direction — Answer: WEST
  8. 13. "Winnie-the-Pooh" author — Answer: AAMILNE
  9. 15. Muscles strengthened when doing a bicycle crunch — Answer: ABS
  10. 16. Lots and lots — Answer: OODLES
  11. 20. The "A" of E.T.A.: Abbr. — Answer: ARR
  12. 21. Provider of a 28-Across — Answer: AAA
  13. 22. Exclamation while scooping up a fallen toddler — Answer: OOPSYDAISY
  14. 26. Wand for a magician, e.g. — Answer: PROP
  15. 27. Parts of archipelagos — Answer: ISLES
  16. 28. Need for a stranded car — Answer: TOW
  17. 29. Country between Libya and the Central African Republic — Answer: CHAD

Down

  1. 1. Dog breed favored by Queen Elizabeth II — Answer: CORGI
  2. 2. Nickname for the U.S. flag — Answer: OLDGLORY
  3. 3. App builder, informally — Answer: DEV
  4. 4. Result of a successful interview, perhaps — Answer: HIRE
  5. 5. Big boats — Answer: ARKS
  6. 6. Reason to get a Scantron or Blue Book — Answer: TEST
  7. 7. Sirs' counterparts — Answer: MAAMS
  8. 9. The "A" of U.A.E. — Answer: ARAB
  9. 10. Truly amazed — Answer: AWED
  10. 11. Ewe can say that again! — Answer: BAA
  11. 14. Like Swedes and Finns — Answer: NORDIC
  12. 17. Ali of boxing — Answer: LAILA
  13. 18. Let up, as rain — Answer: EASED
  14. 19. "Nothing is impossible, the word itself ___ 'I'm possible'!": Audrey Hepburn — Answer: SAYS
  15. 20. Snake associated with Egyptian royalty — Answer: ASP
  16. 22. Choose — Answer: OPT. Hint: Select one possibility from the available options. 🎯
  17. 23. Gold, in Spanish — Answer: ORO
  18. 24. Fresh fluffy snow, familiarly — Answer: POW
  19. 25. Pokémon protagonist ___ Ketchum — Answer: ASH

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The answer to “Ali of boxing” in the New York Times Midi crossword is LAILA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 15, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 17-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Ali of boxing” answer

LAILA (5 letters)

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Why the answer is LAILA

LAILA is the 5-letter solution that fits "Ali of boxing" in the NYT Midi crossword on April 15, 2026 (17-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Ali of boxing” appeared?

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April 15, 2026 (most recent) → LAILA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ali of boxing”?

The answer is LAILA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ali of boxing”?

5 letters: LAILA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on April 15, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 17-Down.

Can “Ali of boxing” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for April 15, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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