“Pre-1917 ruler”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pre-1917 ruler”, last seen on October 15, 2026.

Answer hidden — reveal below

C??R

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

CZAR

The answer to “Pre-1917 ruler” is CZAR

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Pre-1917 ruler” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CZAR — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Pre-1917 ruler”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Pre-1917 ruler” is CZAR — a 4-letter across entry from the October 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CZAR has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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