This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ O
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NERO as a word: Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty; Any cruel and wicked tyrant.
NERO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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