This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (100 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TSARS as a word: (historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states; (figuratively) A person with great power; an autocrat.
TSARS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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