NYT Crossword · 66 Down
“Tyrant” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, August 21, 2016 as 66 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, August 21, 2016 · 66 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Aug 21, 2016 · 66 Down · 6 letters
- Oct 6, 2008 · 8 Down · 6 letters
- Jun 3, 2006 · 16 Across · 7 letters
- Nov 18, 2004 · 1 Down · 6 letters
- Jun 2, 2004 · 40 Down · 6 letters
- Jan 26, 2001 · 4 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 21, 1999 · 20 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 20, 1994 · 56 Down · 6 letters
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The answer has 6 letters. It starts with D and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 66 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Tyrant” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is DESPOT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.