This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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