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Chicken ___ king WSJ Crossword Clue

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Answer ALA
Letters 3
Puzzle WSJ Crossword - July 27 2026
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Midi Crossword - July 26 2026
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Crossword - July 20 2026
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Mini Crossword - June 6 2026
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Crossword - March 31 2026
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Crossword - December 8 2025
Answer ALA
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Puzzle NYT Crossword - July 26 2025
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Chicken ___ king" is ALA.
The phrase 'Chicken à la King' is a classic dish made of diced chicken in a cream sauce with vegetables and sometimes sherry. The term 'à la' is a French preposition meaning 'in the manner of' or 'like,' often used in culinary contexts to describe a style of preparation.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on July 27, 2026.
'À la' is a French term used to indicate a style or manner, especially in cooking.
Chicken-king connection, Copying, on menus, ___ carte menu, In the spirit of, ___ mode (in the fashionable style)

The clue “Chicken ___ king” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated July 27 2026, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ALA.

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