___ was a girl named Ava. Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "___ was a girl named Ava" is DAUGHTER. This is a 9-letter word that refers to a female child.

The clue is suggesting that Ava was a daughter. She was someone's child, and she was loved and cared for by her parents.

The word "daughter" can also be used to describe a female descendant. In this case, the clue is suggesting that Ava was a member of a family line.

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