This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAD as a word: (chiefly US; informal in UK and Ireland) Angry, annoyed; (chiefly British Isles) Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
MAD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 28, 2026.
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