This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (67 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ D
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MAID as a word: A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant); (dated or poetic) A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
MAID has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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