What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Infamous Roman ruler" from July 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Infamous Roman ruler”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

NERO

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Infamous Roman ruler” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 29, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Infamous Roman ruler” clue?+

The answer is NERO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 29, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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