Polynesian title heroine of film
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Clue
Polynesian title heroine of film (5)
Answer
The answer to Polynesian title heroine of film is Moana (5 letters).
Why does Moana fit this clue?
This clue uses a descriptive phrase to point to MOANA, the title character of Disney's 2016 animated film. Moana is a spirited Polynesian teenager who sets sail across the Pacific Ocean to save her island home of Motunui. The clue works by combining three key descriptors: 'Polynesian' identifies her cultural background, 'title heroine' indicates she's the main character whose name appears in the movie's title, and 'of film' specifies the medium. The name Moana means 'ocean' in many Polynesian languages, which perfectly suits a character whose story revolves around her relationship with the sea.
What does Polynesian title heroine of film mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Polynesian
adjective
•relating to Polynesia, a region of islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean including Hawaii, Tahiti, and Samoa
heroine
noun
•the main female character in a story, play, or movie
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 100-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Moana mean?
proper noun
•the title character of a 2016 Disney animated film, a spirited Polynesian teenager who sails across the Pacific to save her island home
How to use Moana in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Moana.
•“Moana became Disney's first Polynesian princess when the animated film was released in 2016.”
•“The name Moana means 'ocean' in many Polynesian languages including Hawaiian and Maori.”
•“Many Polynesian families choose Moana as a name for their daughters to honor their connection to the sea.”
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- What is the answer to Polynesian title heroine of film?
- The answer is Moana (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
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- The answer has 5 letters: Moana.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
100 Across
answer length
5 letters