Title for Paul McCartney

Latest answer — September 29, 2026

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Clue explained

SIR is the title bestowed on a British knight, including Paul McCartney, who was knighted in 1997.

Clue type:
Nickname or title
Paul McCartney at a ceremony associated with his knighthood

LA Times Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Title for Paul McCartney” in the LA Times crossword is SIR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 21-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Title for Paul McCartney” answer

SIR (3 letters)

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What does SIR mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SIR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority

When else has “Title for Paul McCartney” appeared?

LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 29, 2026 (most recent) → SIR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Title for Paul McCartney”?

The answer is SIR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Title for Paul McCartney”?

3 letters: SIR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 21-Down.

Can “Title for Paul McCartney” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for September 29, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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