Tibetan title
Latest answer — September 19, 2026
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Clue explained
LAMA is a Tibetan title for a spiritual teacher, especially a teacher in Tibetan Buddhism. It functions here as a title or honorific rather than the name of the South American animal.
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The answer to “Tibetan title” in the New York Times crossword is LAMA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 36-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Tibetan title” answer
LAMA (4 letters)
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What does LAMA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of LAMA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an honorific title applied to a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether a reincarnate lama or one who has earned the title in life
- a Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist monk
When else has “Tibetan title” 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.
- September 19, 2026 (most recent) → LAMA
- February 19, 2026 → LAMA
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tibetan title”?
The answer is LAMA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tibetan title”?
4 letters: LAMA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 19, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 36-Across. Earlier appearances: February 19, 2026 → LAMA.
Can “Tibetan title” 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 September 19, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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