What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like an authoritarian" from January 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like an authoritarian”

This clue appeared as 114-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STERN

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like an authoritarian” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 11, 2026 as 114-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like an authoritarian” clue?+

The answer is STERN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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