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“Emperor of yore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Emperor of yore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter H
S ? ? H

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S H A H

The answer to “Emperor of yore” is SHAH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Emperor of yore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHAH — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer SHAH

SHAH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Bygone Mideast ruler” May 31, 2026 “Executive in the etymology of "exchequer"” Mar 7, 2026 “Taj Mahal builder, e.g.” Dec 13, 2025 “Emperor equivalent” Jan 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Emperor of yore”

What is the answer to “Emperor of yore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHAH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Emperor of yore”?

The answer SHAH contains 4 letters.

Was “Emperor of yore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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