This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (85 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.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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About the answer
AVE as a word: A reverential salutation; An Ave Maria.
AVE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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