This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ N
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MADISON as a word: An English surname originating as a matronymic; (US politics) used specifically of James Madison (1751, 1836), a Founding Father and fourth president of the ...; A locale in the United States; all named for James Madison unless otherwise indicated.
MADISON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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