This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ S
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EMIRS as a word: A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation; A descendant of the prophet Muhammad.
EMIRS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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