What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Central Asian chieftain" from October 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Central Asian chieftain”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

KHAN

Letters4

Starts withK

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Central Asian chieftain” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Central Asian chieftain” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

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