What is the answer to "Baby's early word, maybe" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Baby's early word, maybe" is MAMA (4 letters).

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Baby's early word, maybe NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 29, 2026 puzzle

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MAMA

4 letters · Across · last seen August 29, 2026

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