This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ O
Show the answer
About the answer
MATEO as a word: A male given name from Spanish.
MATEO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Boxing bout enders, for short (11 Across)
- Snail, clam or squid (1 Down)
- 2021 Disney movie with the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (2 Down)
- Tushes (3 Down)
- Private teacher (5 Down)
- Complain (6 Down)
- "Dogs are a ___ best friend" (7 Down)
Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers