This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (41 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ R
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EMIR as a word: A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation; A descendant of the prophet Muhammad.
EMIR has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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