Indian honorific Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Indian honorific" and the answer is "SAHIB". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. The term "Indian" in the clue indicates that we are looking for a word related to India or its culture.
2. The word "honorific" suggests that the answer is a respectful title or form of address used to show respect.
3. "SAHIB" is a Hindi word that originated from Arabic, meaning "sir" or "master". It is commonly used in India as a term of respect, particularly by subordinates to address their superiors.
4. In colonial India, "SAHIB" was used by the British Raj to refer to European gentlemen. It became a common honorific title for British officers and officials.
5. Over time, "SAHIB" has come to be used in a broader sense and is often used to show respect or politeness regardless of the person's nationality.

So, the answer "SAHIB" fits the clue because it is an Indian honorific that denotes respect and is commonly used to address someone in a polite manner.

More Answers:

• SAHIB
• SRI
• BABU

Definition of "SAHIB"

a polite title or form of address for a man

Example :

the Doctor Sahib

 The Crossword clue "Indian honorific" published 61 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts American	13 February 2024	SAHIB
Crossword Champ Premium	1 August 2023	SAHIB
Crossword Champ Pro	6 January 2023	SAHIB
Crossword Champ Daily	6 October 2022	SRI
Wall Street Journal	22 June 2022	SRI
Daily Themed	14 June 2022	SRI
L.A. Times Daily	1 September 2021	SRI
New York Times	14 May 2020	SRI
Universal	29 April 2020	SRI
Penny dell sunday	22 April 2018	SAHIB
The Washington Post	7 April 2017	SRI
Newsday.com	19 October 2012	SAHIB
USA Today	7 November 2011	SRI
Ink Well xwords	25 July 2008	SAHIB
Boston Globe	1 June 2008	SRI