Crossword clue

“Religious title that translates to "ocean monk"”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
DALAILAMA
Letters9
Starts withD
Ends withA
Vowels5

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The clue “Religious title that translates to "ocean monk"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 29, 2026 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with D and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Religious title that translates to "ocean monk"” clue?+

The answer is DALAILAMA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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