___ Empire, conquered by Cortés Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 22, 2008 · 50-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 22, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 2008 · 50-Across · 5 letters
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a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
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