This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (14 Across). 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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AMA as a word: (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) paternal grandmother; paternal grandma; (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) term of address for one's paternal grandmother.
AMA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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