This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026 (18 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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NYT Crossword, April 13, 2026, 18 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
M _ _
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About the answer
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.
NYT Crossword, March 8, 2026, 58 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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