Crossword clue

“Language of a haka chant”

This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MAORI
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

LA Times Crossword
Oct 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Language of a haka chant” ran in the LA Times Crossword on October 9, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Language of a haka chant” clue?+

The answer is MAORI (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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