This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (5 Down). 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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Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAC as a word: (UK, US, Canada, Australia, slang, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of Scottish descent (used in driving culture to denigrate someone for poor/sl...; A Macintosh computer (made by Apple Inc.).
MAC has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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