The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word NEE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
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Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NEE | 100 % | 3 |
Why may NEE be the right solution?
"NEE" is used to indicate a woman's maiden name, which is the name she used before getting married. Therefore, if someone or something is "formerly called" a certain name, "NEE" can be used to indicate the original name.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Formerly called
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- formerly known as
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Crossword Answer definitions
NEE adjective- Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.
- Used when giving a former name. Originally known as.
- No, used to express no as a quantity, i.e. not any, like German kein/Dutch geen/French rien. Compare with na.
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