“Central Asian chieftain” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KHAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Central Asian chieftain”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 29, 2026, where it runs at 51 Down 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.