This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AVA as a word: A female given name from Hebrew, a variant of Eva; A female given name from Irish, an anglicization of Aoife.
AVA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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