Crossword clue
“Russian ruler of old”
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
TSARLetters4
Starts withT
Ends withR
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Russian ruler of old” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with R.
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What is the answer to the “Russian ruler of old” clue?+
The answer is TSAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 4, 2026.
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