Papal representative
Latest answer — August 09, 2026
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Clue explained
A legate is a representative appointed by the pope, especially a papal envoy on an official mission. The answer is a singular noun matching “representative.”
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This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Papal representative” in the New York Times crossword is LEGATE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 4-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.
“Papal representative” answer
LEGATE (6 letters)
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What does LEGATE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of LEGATE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a member of the clergy, especially a cardinal, representing the Pope
- a general or governor of an ancient Roman province, or their deputy
When else has “Papal representative” appeared?
New York 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.
August 9, 2026 (most recent) → LEGATE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Papal representative”?
The answer is LEGATE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Papal representative”?
6 letters: LEGATE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 9, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “Papal representative” have a different answer?
Yes — New York 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 NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 9, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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