“Hindi for "reign"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAJ is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hindi for "reign"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 17, 2025.