“19th century autocrat”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “19th century autocrat”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 4, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “19th century autocrat” is BONAPARTE
Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “19th century autocrat” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BONAPARTE — a 9-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.
This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.
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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “19th century autocrat”
What is the answer to “19th century autocrat” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is BONAPARTE — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “19th century autocrat”?
The answer BONAPARTE contains 9 letters.
Was “19th century autocrat” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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