“___ the Great, king of ancient Persia” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DARIUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ the Great, king of ancient Persia”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 27, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.