This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (8 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: 7 squares
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E _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ S
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EMPRESS as a word: The female monarch (ruler) of an empire; The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.
EMPRESS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 10, 2026.
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