This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (64 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ I
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MAORI as a word: A member of the indigenous people of New Zealand; The language of these people.
MAORI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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