When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong"
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When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong" (4)
Answer
The answer to When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong" is Mahi Mahi (4 letters).
What does When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
doubled
verb/adjective
•repeated twice; said or written two times in succession
Hawaiian
adjective/noun
•relating to Hawaii or its native Polynesian language and culture
nui
adjective
•Hawaiian word meaning large, great, or very strong; when doubled as 'nui nui' intensifies the meaning
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 44-down in the New York Times Daily on September 10, 2026, by Simeon Seigel, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Mahi Mahi mean?
noun
•A large, colorful ocean fish (Coryphaena hippurus) also known as dolphinfish or dorado, popular as a sport fish and seafood, with the name deriving from Hawaiian meaning 'very strong'
•A common menu item in seafood restaurants, prized for its firm, mild, slightly sweet flesh, often grilled or pan-seared
How to use Mahi Mahi in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Mahi Mahi.
•“In Hawaiian, the word for this powerful, fast-swimming fish is so fitting that it is said twice — mahi mahi — meaning 'very strong', a testament to the fight this fish puts up when hooked.”
•“The restaurant's daily special featured grilled mahi mahi served with a mango salsa and coconut rice.”
•“Fishermen off the coast of Florida prize mahi mahi for both their vibrant golden colors and their impressive speed in open water.”
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- The answer has 4 letters: Mahi Mahi.
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