Spanish term of endearment

Latest answer — September 23, 2026

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Clue explained

MI AMOR is Spanish for “my love,” a familiar term of endearment. The grid writes the two-word phrase without a space.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A couple using an affectionate Spanish term of endearment.

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This clue's Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Spanish term of endearment” in the The Washington Post crossword is MIAMOR — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 23, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 19-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.

“Spanish term of endearment” answer

MIAMOR (6 letters)

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When else has “Spanish term of endearment” appeared?

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September 23, 2026 (most recent) → MIAMOR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Spanish term of endearment”?

The answer is MIAMOR, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spanish term of endearment”?

6 letters: MIAMOR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 23, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 19-Down.

Can “Spanish term of endearment” 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?

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