This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ O
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About the answer
MAYO as a word: (countable, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, Internet slang) A white person; (Australia, informal) Exaggeration.
MAYO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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