What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Alien leader?" from June 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Alien leader?”

This clue appeared as 99-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

XENO

Letters4

Starts withX

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Alien leader?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 99-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with X and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Alien leader?” clue?+

The answer is XENO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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