“Onetime resident of the Winter Palace” 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 “Onetime resident of the Winter Palace”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 16, 2025, 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.