Sir’s counterpart WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Sir’s counterpart" is MAAM.
The clue refers to the female equivalent of 'Sir,' a title of respect used for men. 'Ma'am,' short for 'Madam,' is the corresponding term used for women.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on December 01, 2025.
Ma'am is a polite term of address for a woman, often used in formal or respectful contexts.
Address with an apostrophe, Sir's counterpart, "Today I Am a ___" (2001 Valerie Harper book), Old-fashioned term of address, Palindromic title
The clue “Sir’s counterpart” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 1 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: MAAM.
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