Stumped by ‘___ Maria’? Find the Surprising Solution Here!

Stumped by ‘___ Maria’? Find the Surprising Solution Here! - AVE
"___ Maria"

Once upon a time, there was a clever crossword compiler named Sam. He was always trying to come up with interesting and tricky clues to keep puzzlers on their toes. One day, he was stuck on a clue for a three-letter word that could mean “hail.”

Sam thought and thought, but nothing came to mind. He decided to take a break and go for a walk in the park. As he walked, he heard a group of children singing. They were practicing for their school’s Christmas concert and were singing “Ave Maria” in beautiful harmony.

Suddenly, it clicked! “Ave” means “hail” in Latin, which is why it’s used in the Catholic prayer “Ave Maria.” Sam ran back to his office and quickly added the clue “___ Maria” to his crossword puzzle, confident that his puzzlers would be impressed with the clever connection between “hail” and “Ave.” And they were! From that day on, Sam made sure to take breaks and find inspiration in unexpected places.

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