O’Henry’s short story ‘The Gift of the ____’ or three wise men recounts a couple’s self-sacrifice to please the other.

Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “O’Henry’s short story ‘The Gift of the ____’ or three wise men recounts a couple’s self-sacrifice to please the other.”, starting with the letters ma.
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This clue was used on January 25, 2025.

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