This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (5 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.
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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