“Bygone Russian leader” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TSAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bygone Russian leader”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 63 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.