15 Across

NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

___ the Holy, canonized Norwegian king

Answer:

OLAF

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue is looking for the name of a famous Norwegian king who was later declared a saint. "___ the Holy" hints at Olaf II Haraldsson, known as Saint Olaf, who ruled Norway in the 11th century and became the country’s patron saint after his death. The blank is filled with "OLAF," a common name in Scandinavian history tied to this revered figure. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to a well-known canonized monarch.

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