This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (27 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: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ N
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MATRON as a word: A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital; A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
MATRON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 26, 2026.
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