Crossword clue
“Ancient text whose Sanskrit title means "Principles of Love"”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
KAMASUTRALetters9
Starts withK
Ends withA
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient text whose Sanskrit title means "Principles of Love"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with K and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ancient text whose Sanskrit title means "Principles of Love"” clue?+
The answer is KAMASUTRA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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