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“Word before a maiden name”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Word before a maiden name”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter E
N ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N E E

The answer to “Word before a maiden name” is NEE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Word before a maiden name” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NEE — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer NEE

NEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Surname separator” Mar 22, 2026 “Former-surname preceder” Mar 15, 2026 “Alumnae directory word” Feb 6, 2026 “Apt adjective after a 59-Across” Jan 29, 2026 “First called” Dec 4, 2025 “Born, in bios” Nov 9, 2025 “No longer, in context” Sep 27, 2025 “Born, in wedding announcements” Jul 16, 2025 “Word seen between surnames” Jun 20, 2025 “Word before maiden names” Jun 4, 2025 “Originally called” Jun 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Word before a maiden name”

What is the answer to “Word before a maiden name” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word before a maiden name”?

The answer NEE contains 3 letters.

Was “Word before a maiden name” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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