Spanish conquistador ___ de León

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 7, 2026

Stuck on the clue Spanish conquistador ___ de León from the New York Times Mini for March 7, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Spanish conquistador ___ de León (5)

Answer

The answer to Spanish conquistador ___ de León is Ponce De León (5 letters).

Why does Ponce De León fit this clue?

This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the blank stands in for the first name of a famous Spanish explorer, and the answer is PONCE. Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish conquistador who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage and later became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He is best known for leading the first European expedition to Florida in 1513, a journey often linked in popular legend to a search for the Fountain of Youth. The clue simply asks for his given surname, Ponce, which completes the full name Ponce de León.

What does Spanish conquistador ___ de León mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

conquistador

noun

•a Spanish explorer and conqueror, especially of the Americas in the 16th century

•a leader in the Spanish conquest of Native American territories

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 6-down in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 7, 2026

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What does Ponce De León mean?

proper noun

•Spanish explorer and conquistador (1474-1521) who led the first official European expedition to Florida and searched for the legendary Fountain of Youth

How to use Ponce De León in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ponce De León.

•“Spanish conquistador Ponce de León led the first official European expedition to Florida in 1513.”

•“Ponce de León is famous for his legendary search for the Fountain of Youth, though this was likely a later myth.”

•“The city of Ponce in Puerto Rico was named after Juan Ponce de León, who served as the island's first governor.”

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 7, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 7, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 14 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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1DPlaces to find some small jets (7)2DReviews, as taxes (6)3DTexted or emailed, e.g. (5)4DBarrels of beer (4)5DOveragreeable underling (6)6DSpanish conquistador ___ de León (5)7DSwanky, like a certain Spice Girl (4)

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Frequently asked questions about Spanish conquistador ___ de León

What is the answer to Spanish conquistador ___ de León?: The answer is Ponce De León (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Spanish conquistador ___ de León have?: The answer has 5 letters: Ponce De León.

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