This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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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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