Part of the Holy Trinity
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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In Christian teaching about the Holy Trinity, the Son is one of its three persons, alongside the Father and the Holy Spirit. The answer refers to that theological title, not simply to a male child.
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This clue's Monday, October 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Part of the Holy Trinity” in the New York Times crossword is SON — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 54-Across. 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.
“Part of the Holy Trinity” answer
SON (3 letters)
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What does SON mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SON is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents
When else has “Part of the Holy Trinity” 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.
October 12, 2026 (most recent) → SON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Part of the Holy Trinity”?
The answer is SON, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Part of the Holy Trinity”?
3 letters: SON.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 54-Across.
Can “Part of the Holy Trinity” 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 October 12, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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