“Hold power, as a ruler” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REIGN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hold power, as a ruler”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 4, 2026, where it runs at 41 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.