Spanish conquistador ___ de León

Latest answer — March 07, 2026

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This clue's Saturday, March 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Bird with keen eyesight
  2. 5With 8-Across, helpful comment to an oblivious video call participant
  3. 6Scooby-Doo or Air Bud
  4. 7Sticky notes
  5. 8See 5-Across
  6. 9Protective layers over skin wounds
  7. 10Roosters' mates

Down

  1. 1Places to find some small jets
  2. 2Reviews, as taxes
  3. 3Texted or emailed, e.g.
  4. 4Barrels of beer
  5. 5Overagreeable underling
  6. 6Spanish conquistador ___ de León
  7. 7Swanky, like a certain Spice Girl

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Bird with keen eyesight — Answer: HAWK
  2. 5. With 8-Across, helpful comment to an oblivious video call participant — Answer: YOURE
  3. 6. Scooby-Doo or Air Bud — Answer: PETDOG
  4. 7. Sticky notes — Answer: POSTITS
  5. 8. See 5-Across — Answer: ONMUTE
  6. 9. Protective layers over skin wounds — Answer: SCABS
  7. 10. Roosters' mates — Answer: HENS

Down

  1. 1. Places to find some small jets — Answer: HOTTUBS
  2. 2. Reviews, as taxes — Answer: AUDITS
  3. 3. Texted or emailed, e.g. — Answer: WROTE
  4. 4. Barrels of beer — Answer: KEGS
  5. 5. Overagreeable underling — Answer: YESMAN
  6. 6. Spanish conquistador ___ de León — Answer: PONCE
  7. 7. Swanky, like a certain Spice Girl — Answer: POSH

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The answer to “Spanish conquistador ___ de León” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PONCE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 7, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Spanish conquistador ___ de León” answer

PONCE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is PONCE

PONCE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Spanish conquistador ___ de León" in the NYT Mini crossword on March 7, 2026 (6-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Spanish conquistador ___ de León” appeared?

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March 7, 2026 (most recent) → PONCE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Spanish conquistador ___ de León”?

The answer is PONCE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spanish conquistador ___ de León”?

5 letters: PONCE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 7, 2026, at 6-Down.

Can “Spanish conquistador ___ de León” have a different answer?

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