41-Across teacher

Latest answer — September 26, 2026

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Clue explained

A SENSEI is a teacher or instructor in Japanese martial arts, matching the reference to 41-Across, KARATE.

Clue type:
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A martial-arts instructor teaching students in a dojo.

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The answer to “41-Across teacher” in the The Washington Post crossword is SENSEI — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 21-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.

“41-Across teacher” answer

SENSEI (6 letters)

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What does SENSEI mean?

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(noun)

  • a teacher of martial arts, especially Japanese ones

When else has “41-Across teacher” appeared?

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September 26, 2026 (most recent) → SENSEI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “41-Across teacher”?

The answer is SENSEI, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “41-Across teacher”?

6 letters: SENSEI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 21-Across.

Can “41-Across teacher” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 26, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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