"___ Maria" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"___ Maria"” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026
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AVE is the answer to “"___ Maria"”. It means an expression of greeting or farewell.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An expression of greeting or farewell.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EVA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Park, in NYC”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"___ Maria"”?
AVE, 3 letters: an expression of greeting or farewell.
When was “"___ Maria"” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with A.