What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Bygone emperors" from September 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bygone emperors”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TSARS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 1, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bygone emperors” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 34-Down. 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 “Bygone emperors” clue?+

The answer is TSARS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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