“Tyrannical ruler” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••DESPOT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DESPOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tyrannical ruler”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2026, where it runs at 64 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2026 grid41DStumble7 ltrs›44DWolfs (down)6 ltrs›48DAvoid, as capture5 ltrs›56DSkosh3 ltrs›57DMany an August birth3 ltrs›58DWinter setting in N.Y.C.3 ltrs›
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Jan 28, 20261ABrazilian berry4 ltrs›5AMonster whose gaze remained lethal after her death6 ltrs›11AGenre for many a mixtape3 ltrs›14AIt's not hard!4 ltrs›15ACame down, in a way6 ltrs›16ALike some angsty teens3 ltrs›17AArticle of furniture on which a plate of oats might be set?11 ltrs›19AJustice's domain3 ltrs›
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