This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (57 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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MOM as a word: (Canada, South Africa, US, West Midlands, colloquial, informal) Mother; (by extension) used as a term of address for one's wife.
MOM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
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