What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr." from December 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

AVE

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 7, 2025 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.” clue?+

The answer is AVE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 7, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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