"Whats added atop a croque-monsieur to make it a croque-madame " NYT crossword answer is:
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A croque-madame is a French sandwich made with toasted bread, ham, and cheese, and topped with a fried egg. The egg is what makes it a croque-madame, as opposed to a croque-monsieur, which is the same sandwich without the egg. The name is thought to come from the French phrase "croquer la dame," which translates to "bite the lady."