Crossword clue

“Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ATAHUALPA
Letters9
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels5

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The clue “Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2025 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces” clue?+

The answer is ATAHUALPA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 2025.

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