Cardinal ___ NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? S
2 ? I
3 ? N
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      Think of the seven that are often warned against, not the ones in red robes or flying south.

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

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      The phrase 'Cardinal ???' 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.

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      Gluttony or greed, Seminarian’s subject, Bad deed, Yom Kippur topic, Moral transgression

      Clue Analysis

      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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