“Woman's name that becomes another woman's name when an "M" is added to the front” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELISSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Woman's name that becomes another woman's name when an "M" is added to the front”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 5, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.