What is the answer to "___-El (Superman's birth name)" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___-El (Superman's birth name)" is KAL (3 letters).

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___-El (Superman's birth name) NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 31, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

KAL

3 letters · Down · last seen August 31, 2025