Crossword clue

“The __ Lama”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
DALAI
Letters5
Starts withD
Ends withI
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “The __ Lama” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 9, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “The __ Lama” clue?+

The answer is DALAI (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 9, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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