What is the answer to "Cruel emperor" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Cruel emperor" is NERO (4 letters).

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Cruel emperor WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 6, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Cruel emperor” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

NERO

4 letters · Down · last seen October 6, 2026

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