This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ E
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EMPIRE as a word: A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nat...; A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
EMPIRE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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