This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (89 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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About the answer
MRS as a word: Abbreviation of Missus or Mistress; used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1...; (slang) Ellipsis of MRS degree.
MRS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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