This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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EMIRS as a word: A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation; A descendant of the prophet Muhammad.
EMIRS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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