Indigenous empire of Central America overthrown by Cortes in the 16th century (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AZTEC Indigenous empire of Central America overthrown by Cortes in the 16th century (5) (5)
5% NICARAGUA Country in Central America (9) The Telegraph Quick May 25, 2026
4% ERNANI 1844 opera by Giuseppe Verdi set in Spain in the 16th century (6) (6) Mirror Quiz May 12, 2026
4% OCELOT Wild spotted cat of South and Central America (6) The Times Specialist May 11, 2026
4% MONA "___ Lisa" (Louvre attraction painted in the early 16th century) (4)
4% INNER Central (5) New York Times Apr 26, 2026
4% REZ Indigenous land, informally (3) New York Times Apr 25, 2026
4% NATIVE Indigenous (6) Commuter Apr 17, 2026
4% MAORI Indigenous New Zealanders (5) USA Today Apr 16, 2026
4% OTOE Indigenous Midwestern people (4) Universal Apr 5, 2026
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