What is the answer to "Like an authoritarian" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like an authoritarian" is STERN (5 letters).

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Like an authoritarian NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the January 11, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Like an authoritarian” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

STERN

5 letters · Across · last seen January 11, 2026