Word between last names (3)

I believe the answer is:

nee

(Other definitions for nee that I've seen before include "Born as (French)" , "Adjective used to indicate woman's maiden name" , "Born (indicating a woman's maiden name)" , "Prefix denoting woman's name before marriage" , "Prefix indicating maiden name of married woman" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the LA Times.

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