Ruler before 1917 NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 14, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Ruler before 1917" is TSAR.

The clue refers to the title of the monarchs of Russia before the 1917 revolution, which led to the end of imperial rule. 'Tsar' was the term used for these rulers, and the year 1917 marks the Russian Revolution when Tsar Nicholas II abdicated.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025.

A tsar is an emperor of Russia before 1917.

Old Russian ruler, Title abolished in 1917, Russia's Peter the Great, e.g., Historic Bulgarian ruler, Romanov ruler

The answer to “Ruler before 1917” in the New York Times puzzle December 14 2025 is TSAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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