Crossword clue
“Movie princess with "space buns"”
This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LEIALetters4
Starts withL
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Movie princess with "space buns"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Movie princess with "space buns"” clue?+
The answer is LEIA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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