Suffix with Caesar or Euclid

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 14, 2026

Stuck on the clue Suffix with Caesar or Euclid from the New York Times Mini for March 14, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Suffix with Caesar or Euclid (3)

Answer

The answer to Suffix with Caesar or Euclid is -Ean (3 letters).

Why does -Ean fit this clue?

This clue works by asking for a suffix that can attach to the names Caesar or Euclid, and the answer is EAN. A suffix is a word ending that modifies meaning, and -ean creates adjectives meaning 'of or relating to' a particular person. When attached to Caesar, it forms 'Caesarean,' relating to Julius Caesar or describing things associated with him, such as Caesarean section (originally believed to be how Caesar was born). When attached to Euclid, it forms 'Euclidean,' relating to the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid and his geometric principles.

What does Suffix with Caesar or Euclid mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

suffix

noun

•a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning

Caesar

proper noun

•Julius Caesar, famous Roman general and dictator

Euclid

proper noun

•ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 7-down in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 14, 2026

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What does -Ean mean?

suffix

•forming adjectives meaning 'of, relating to, or characteristic of' a particular person, place, or thing (as in Caesarean, Euclidean)

How to use -Ean in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word -Ean.

•“The Caesarean section was named after Julius Caesar, who was allegedly born through this surgical procedure.”

•“Euclidean geometry forms the foundation of classical mathematics that most students learn in high school.”

•“The Shakespearean sonnet follows a specific rhyme scheme and structure that distinguishes it from other poetic forms.”

What are other crossword clues for -Ean?

“Suffix with Caesar” (3)

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The New York Times Mini for March 14, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 16 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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Frequently asked questions about Suffix with Caesar or Euclid

What is the answer to Suffix with Caesar or Euclid?: The answer is -Ean (3 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Suffix with Caesar or Euclid have?: The answer has 3 letters: -Ean.

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