Crossword clue
“Old Russian rulers”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TSARSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Old Russian rulers” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 18-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 “Old Russian rulers” clue?+
The answer is TSARS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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