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“Mideast ruler”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mideast ruler”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E M I R

The answer to “Mideast ruler” is EMIR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Mideast ruler” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EMIR — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 EMIR

EMIR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Sheik equivalent” May 14, 2026 “Persian Gulf ruler” Dec 18, 2025 “Kuwait's ruler” Oct 5, 2025 “Ruler in a white robe” Sep 12, 2025 “Mideast leader” Aug 15, 2025 “Arab world leader” Aug 3, 2025 “21 Sheik's peer” May 31, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Mideast ruler”

What is the answer to “Mideast ruler” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMIR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Mideast ruler”?

The answer EMIR contains 4 letters.

Was “Mideast ruler” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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