Crossword clue

“First name of Julius Caesar”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GAIUS
Letters5
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First name of Julius Caesar” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First name of Julius Caesar” clue?+

The answer is GAIUS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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