This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ATE as a word: A respectful title or form of address for an older woman; An elder sister.
ATE has been an answer 28 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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