Nickname for the medieval Spanish knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword September 18 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Nickname for the medieval Spanish knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar" is ELCID.
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar was a celebrated Spanish knight and military leader during the medieval period. He is famously known by the nickname 'El Cid,' which derives from the Arabic 'Al-Sayyid,' meaning 'The Lord.' This nickname reflects his status and reputation as a noble and skilled warrior.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2025.
El Cid is the nickname of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a legendary Spanish knight and military leader.
Spanish folk hero, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, familiarly, 11th-century Spanish hero
The answer to “Nickname for the medieval Spanish knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar” in the New York Times puzzle September 18 2025 is ELCID. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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