What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Petite ___ (certain French partner)" from May 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Petite ___ (certain French partner)”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AMIE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Petite ___ (certain French partner)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Petite ___ (certain French partner)” clue?+

The answer is AMIE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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