“Ancient Mexican empire” crossword clue
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•••••AZTEC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AZTEC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ancient Mexican empire”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 25, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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