This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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MAI as a word: A female given name, a rare spelling variant of Mae/May, or borrowed from Scandinavia, with the same ultimate origin; A surname from Chinese of Chinese or German origin.
MAI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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