This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (4 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: 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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