This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
MAYDAY as a word: An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft; Alternative form of mayday. [An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.].
MAYDAY 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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