Crossword clue
“Ancient figure called the "huey tlatoani" by his subjects”
This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
AZTECEMPERORLetters12
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient figure called the "huey tlatoani" by his subjects” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 4, 2025 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ancient figure called the "huey tlatoani" by his subjects” clue?+
The answer is AZTECEMPEROR (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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