Crossword clue

“Former Russian rulers”

This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TSARS
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1

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Jun 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Former Russian rulers” ran in the LA Times Crossword on June 9, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Former Russian rulers” clue?+

The answer is TSARS (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of June 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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