What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bygone leaders" from May 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bygone leaders”

This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TSARS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bygone leaders” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bygone leaders” clue?+

The answer is TSARS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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