Crossword clue
“Mideast leaders”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EMIRSLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Mideast leaders” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.
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What is the answer to the “Mideast leaders” clue?+
The answer is EMIRS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 19, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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