This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (65 Across). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MAY as a word: (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests; (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
MAY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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