The "E" in NYE (3)

I believe the answer is:

eve

(Other definitions for eve that I've seen before include "Later in the day, in short" , "Day before; girl's name" , "Female" , "Girl" , "Day before Christmas" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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