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___ Sharapova, tennis player who, after her rotator cuff surgery, made a comeback to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the June 2 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
MARIA
5 letters
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June 2 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword June 2 2026
MARIA
Name repeated twice in the title of a 1999 Grammy-winning hit by Santana ... and the first name for tennis player Sharapova
MARIA
5
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MARIA
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MARIA
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3
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MIC
3
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UNO
3
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4
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3
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4
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KALE
4
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