NYT ___ mater (4) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 21, 2024
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Updated Aug 21, 2024
___ mater (4) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to ___ mater (4) NYT for the August 21, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with A and end with A, and the possible solutions are ACEA, ABBA, ALMA.
The answer is ALMA.
The clue "___ mater" with the answer "ALMA" refers to the Latin term "Alma Mater," which is traditionally used to describe a person's former school, college, or university. The term literally means "nourishing mother," symbolizing the institution's role in nurturing and educating its students.
The word "alma" in Latin means "nourishing" or "kind," and "mater" means "mother." This phrase is often used in a sentimental context to express gratitude or affection toward one's educational institution. The answer "ALMA" completes the phrase, making it a fitting solution for this crossword clue.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 21, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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