This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
How to read this clue
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
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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