So-called "People of the Sun" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 2, 2021 · 45-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 2, 2021 · 45-Across · 6 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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