19 Across

NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025

Grand duke of Luxembourg beginning in 2000

Answer:

HENRI

Hint:

This European monarch shares his name with a famous French king who was known for ending religious wars with the Edict of Nantes.

Explanation:

This clue asks for the name of the Grand Duke who took the throne in Luxembourg at the start of the 21st century. Henri became Grand Duke in 2000 after his father, Jean, abdicated, making him the current reigning monarch. The answer is straightforward—no wordplay or tricks—just a direct reference to Luxembourg’s royal history.

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