Cardinal ___ NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 27, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Cardinal ___" is SIN.

The phrase 'Cardinal Sin' refers to one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology, which are considered particularly severe or foundational sins. The blank in the clue suggests completing a common phrase or expression. 'Cardinal' here does not refer to the bird or the rank in the Catholic Church, but rather to something fundamental or principal.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025.

A sin considered to be of the most serious and fundamental kind.

Pride, greed or envy, Gluttony or greed, Seminarian’s subject, Bad deed, Yom Kippur topic

The answer to “Cardinal ___” in the New York Times puzzle December 27 2025 is SIN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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