Word before a maiden name (3)

I believe the answer is:

nee

(Other definitions for nee that I've seen before include "Indicating the birth name of a married woman" , "Surnamed at birth" , "Born (Fem)" , "Originally called" , "Prefix indicating maiden name of married woman" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the LA Times.

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