This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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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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