“___ Lama”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “___ Lama”, last seen on June 17, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

DALAI

The answer to “___ Lama” is DALAI

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PublishedJun 17, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “___ Lama” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DALAI — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Sunday, August 30, 2026 — answer was DALAI5 Letters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “___ Lama”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “___ Lama” is DALAI — a 5-letter down entry from the June 17, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DALAI has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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