This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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MAE as a word: A female given name; popular as a middle name; (statistics) Initialism of mean absolute error.
MAE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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