This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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UMA as a word: A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India; (Hinduism) One of the names of Hindu goddess Parvati.
UMA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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