Crossword answer
XERXES
6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen Eugene Sheffer, February 2, 2026
Letter pattern
XERXES
Clues that lead to XERXES
Most recent firstAbout XERXES in crosswords
XERXES is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Persian king” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on February 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ENABLEEmpower
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
INDENTSet right?
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
CARESSSoft touch
ERRANTOff-target
SLEEPYDrowsy
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
Every appearance of XERXES (5)
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Feb 2, 2026
Persian king · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Jan 3, 2026
The other king from the south is Persian ruler · The Independent · 2 Down
Jul 8, 2024
Persian king · Eugene Sheffer · 45 Across
Jun 5, 2024
King of Persia the other king raised · The Independent · 21 Down
Aug 5, 2022
Persian king · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across