Sanskrit honorific Daily / 4D / 3 letters
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___ Lanka NYT Crossword Clue
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SRI
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SRI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ Lanka". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SRI in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- SRI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ Lanka", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 29, 2026 Daily / 4D / 3 letters
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