This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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NEE as a word: (North American English, unisex) Used when giving a former name. Originally known as; A surname.
NEE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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