Chicken ___ king
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Chicken ___ king from the New York Times Daily for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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Chicken ___ king (3)
Answer
The answer to Chicken ___ king is Ala (3 letters).
Why does Ala fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'Chicken ___ king' points to ALA, completing the phrase 'Chicken a la king.' A la is a French prepositional phrase meaning 'in the style of' or 'in the manner of,' commonly used in culinary contexts to describe how a dish is prepared. Chicken a la king is a classic American comfort food consisting of diced chicken in a cream sauce, typically served over rice, pasta, or toast. The phrase 'a la king' indicates the dish is prepared in a rich, creamy style befitting royalty.
What does Chicken ___ king mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
chicken
noun
•a domestic fowl raised for meat or eggs
king
noun
•a male monarch or ruler of a kingdom
This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles
The clue Chicken ___ king has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Mar 31, 2026
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What does Ala mean?
noun
•A wing or winglike structure.
•A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone.
preposition
•In the style or manner of.
Origin of the word Ala
•origin: Latin
•period: Classical Latin
The word 'ala' originally meant 'wing' in Latin and was used both anatomically and metaphorically to describe military flanks or auxiliary troops positioned on the wings of Roman formations.
How to use Ala in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ala.
•“The restaurant's most popular dish is chicken ala king served over buttered toast.”
•“The chef prepared the vegetables ala grecque with olive oil and herbs.”
•“She decorated her bedroom ala shabby chic with vintage furniture and pastel colors.”
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Frequently asked questions about Chicken ___ king
- What is the answer to Chicken ___ king?
- The answer is Ala (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Chicken ___ king have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Ala.
- How many times has Chicken ___ king appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
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NYT Daily — Mar 31, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
32 Across
answer length
3 letters