This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAW as a word: The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature; craw; (slang, derogatory) The mouth.
MAW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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