The term ABE WIFE is a reference to the wives of former United States President Abraham Lincoln. The crossword solutions for this term are MARY (4 letters), Fortas (6 letters), BEAME (5 letters), ANN (3 letters), Sal (3 letters), TAD (3 letters), and HONEST (6 letters). MARY was Abraham Lincoln's first wife, MARY Todd Lincoln. Fortas was the last name of Abe's second wife, MARY Harlan Fortas. BEAME was the last name of Abe's third wife, Sarah Bush Johnston BEAME. ANN was the first name of Abe's fourth wife, ANN Rutledge. Sal was the first name of Abe's fifth wife, Sarah Grigsby Salter. TAD was the first name of Abe's sixth wife, Matilda 'TAD' Edwards. HONEST was the nickname of Abe's seventh and final wife, MARY Owens, who was known as 'HONEST MARY'.