This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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