Ruler's title from which the word "chess" is derived Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 9, 2016 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 9, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2016 · 7-Down · 4 letters
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title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
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