This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (21 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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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.
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