Romanov ruler crossword clue
38 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 27, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Romanov ruler” is TSAR. It appears as 38 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 27, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Hardheaded” by Marc Goldstein, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 8, column 12 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with T and ends with R, and contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer TSAR:
- Old imperial titleAug 26, 2026
- Boris Godunov, e.g.Aug 14, 2026
- Nicholas II, e.g.May 12, 2026