Crossword clue
“Sanskrit word for "teacher"”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
GURULetters4
Starts withG
Ends withU
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Sanskrit word for "teacher"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 9, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with U.
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What is the answer to the “Sanskrit word for "teacher"” clue?+
The answer is GURU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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