Respectful title Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Respectful title” from the USA Today crossword of January 1, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
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SRI is the answer to “Respectful title”. It means sir -- used as a Hindu title of respect.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Sir -- used as a Hindu title of respect.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IRS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ Lankan rupee”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on September 17, 2025, February 5, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Respectful title”?
SRI, 3 letters: sir -- used as a Hindu title of respect.
When was “Respectful title” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of January 1, 2026, and 2 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with S.