This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (4 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: 7 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ A
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MADONNA as a word: (Christianity, sometimes with definite article) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts; An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, chiefly when holding the infant Jesus.
MADONNA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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