Emperor accused of starting the Great Fire of Rome Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 10, 2016 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 10, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2016 · 12-Down · 4 letters
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Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
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