This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, December 20, 2025 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ D
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MAID as a word: A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant); (dated or poetic) A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
MAID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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