Crossword clue

“Leader of an 1831 revolt against slavery”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
NATTURNER
Letters9
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Leader of an 1831 revolt against slavery” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with N and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leader of an 1831 revolt against slavery” clue?+

The answer is NATTURNER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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