This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ N
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MAIDEN as a word: (now chiefly literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman; A maidservant.
MAIDEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 9, 2026.
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