Maiden name lead-in Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Maiden name lead-in . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEE Maiden name lead-in (3)
4% DAMSEL Maiden (6) Universal Oct 30, 2025
4% TODD Mary Lincoln's maiden name (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 14, 2025
3% PRE Lead-in to nuptial (3) Premier Sunday Nov 9, 2025
3% AREWEALONE Tete-a-tete lead-in (10) Newsday Nov 8, 2025
3% DUB Name (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 6, 2025
3% MICRO "Chip" or "brew" lead-in (5) Universal Nov 6, 2025
3% ROBO Lead-in to call or taxi (4) New York Times Nov 5, 2025
3% SEX Lead-in to "cells" or "sells" (3) The Washington Post Mini Nov 5, 2025
3% SURMISE Maiden is enthralled by certain judge (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
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"Maiden name lead-in" is a clue often seen in crosswords. "Nee" is a French word meaning "born," used to indicate a woman's maiden name before marriage. It adds a touch of elegance to the puzzle!