This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (34 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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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
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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