Abbr. on NYC maps (3)

I believe the answer is:

ave

(Other definitions for ave that I've seen before include "Hail in graveyard." , "Latin greeting" , "Hello to the old Romans" , "Hail as to Maria" , "Welcome" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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