French word before a maiden name – NYT Mini Crossword clue answer (April 11)

Can you speak French? Because I can’t. I actually studied French in school but totally failed. I remember how to say table, hello, bread, and a couple of other things, but I definitely didn’t know the French word before a maiden name—until now. I have the answer to the April 11 New York Times Mini Crossword.

French word before a maiden name – NYT Mini Crossword hints

• Hint 1: It starts with the letter “N.”
• Hint 2: Rhythms with me.
• Hint 3: To be born.
• Hint 4: The feminine past participle of naitre.

French word before a maiden name – NYT Mini Crossword answer

Still don’t know? The answer to six across in the April 11 NYT Mini Crossword is “NEE.”

I’m going to be honest with you here. I didn’t know the answer either. I had to do some research before writing this article, but can you really blame me? Nee or ” née” is the feminine past participle of naitre, which literally translates to “to be born.” The male equivalent is “né.”

In other words, “Sarah Smith, née Jones.” Smith is Sarah’s husband’s surname in this case. She took that name after marrying him. Jones is her maiden name. I’m married but didn’t think it was necessary for my wife to take my surname. But each to their own.

All April 11 NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers

Need help with the other April 11 NYT Mini Crossword clues? We have all the answers.

Across

• 1A Bad things to see tumbling down a mountain on their own — SKIS
• 5A When repeated, “If ya know what I mean …” — WINK
• 6A When repeated, “If ya know what I mean …” — NUDGE
• 7A Provide funding for — ENDOW
• 8A Quartet of awards won by Whoopi Goldberg, for short — EGOT

Down

• 1D Successfully pulled off, as a deal — SWUNG
• 2D Li’l tyke — KIDDO
• 3D Gold brick — INGOT
• 4D Distort, as data — SKEW
• 5D French word before a maiden name — NEE