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“__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H I S

The answer to “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)” is HIS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Mar 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HIS — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer HIS

HIS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)”

What is the answer to “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HIS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)”?

The answer HIS contains 3 letters.

Was “__ Holiness (Dalai Lama address)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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