What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hindi for "reign"" from August 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hindi for "reign"”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

RAJ

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withJ

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Hindi for "reign"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with J.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hindi for "reign"” clue?+

The answer is RAJ (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 21, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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