“Fateful day in ancient Rome” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fateful day in ancient Rome”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 24 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.