Crossword clue
“Marked by a religious zeal”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
MESSIANICLetters9
Starts withM
Ends withC
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Marked by a religious zeal” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 11, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with M and ends with C, 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 “Marked by a religious zeal” clue?+
The answer is MESSIANIC (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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