Crossword answer
AAVE
4 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 28, 2026
Letter pattern
AAVE
Clues that lead to AAVE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Dialect that is responsible for a large majority of Gen Z slang4New York TimesFeb 28, 2026
Dialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4New York TimesJan 16, 2026
Black dialect, in brief4New York TimesJul 13, 2025
Modern initialism for Black dialect4New York TimesMar 22, 2025
About AAVE in crosswords
AAVE is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Dialect that is responsible for a large majority of Gen Z slang” in the New York Times crossword on February 28, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
EDITPrepare to publish
DEAR"Hang on for ___ life!"
ATOMUnit of uranium
TINSSome pie holders
PACEChange of ___
BRASNursing ___
HUMSRuns nicely
IKEACrate & Barrel rival
PETAAnti-fur org.
PAWSFurry feet
ONESUnlikely counterfeit bills
EVILRotten to the core
BASHFestive party
MIMI___ Rogers, actress known for roles in "The Rapture" and "Desperate Hours" whose first name is also an adorable way to refer to one's nana
Every appearance of AAVE (4)
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Feb 28, 2026
Dialect that is responsible for a large majority of Gen Z slang · New York Times · 9 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Dialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short · New York Times · 16 Across
Jul 13, 2025
Black dialect, in brief · New York Times · 133 Across
Mar 22, 2025
Modern initialism for Black dialect · New York Times · 31 Across