Crossword clue

“___ mater”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
ALMA
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ mater” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 23, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 23, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ mater” clue?+

The answer is ALMA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 23, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for March 23, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.