Former Russian leader Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Former Russian leader” from the USA Today crossword of January 7, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
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TSAR is the answer to “Former Russian leader”. It means an emperor or king.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An emperor or king.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: STRA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Old Russian autocrat”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Former Russian leader”?
TSAR, 4 letters: an emperor or king.
When was “Former Russian leader” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of January 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with T.