Crossword clue
“Ruler with an iron fist”
This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TYRANTLetters6
Starts withT
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ruler with an iron fist” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ruler with an iron fist” clue?+
The answer is TYRANT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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