___, yes, ___!

SIR

This polite two-letter title is often used when addressing a knight or a superior officer in the military.

This clue mimics a playful, exaggerated way someone might respond to a superior, like a knight addressing a king or a soldier answering an officer. The blanks hint at a short, formal title used before "yes," and "SIR" fits perfectly as a respectful term. It’s a common phrase in movies or military settings where someone snaps to attention—think of a drill sergeant barking orders and a recruit shouting back, "Sir, yes, sir!" The repetition of "___" frames it as a call-and-response.