What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Early empire builder" from March 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Early empire builder”

This clue appeared as 62-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

INCA

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 29, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Early empire builder” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 29, 2026 as 62-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Early empire builder” clue?+

The answer is INCA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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