What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pre-1917 Russian rulers" from September 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pre-1917 Russian rulers”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TSARS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Pre-1917 Russian rulers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pre-1917 Russian rulers” clue?+

The answer is TSARS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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