Longtime Syrian strongman Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 17, 2018 · 9-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2015 and January 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 17, 2018 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.
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