Nancy Pelosi's title from 2019 to '23, either way you look at it

Answer:

MADAM

Hint:

Think of how a female leader might be formally addressed in a position of authority, especially in a legislative setting. This four-letter term is also a palindrome.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the word "MADAM," which is both a formal title for a woman (like Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House) and a palindrome—a word that reads the same backward. The phrase "either way you look at it" hints at the palindrome aspect, reinforcing that the answer stays identical when reversed. Pelosi held the Speaker role from 2019 to 2023, and "Madam Speaker" was her official address.

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General solving tip

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