This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (29 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
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ R
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TSAR 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.
TSAR has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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