Self-proclaimed leader of ISIS, e.g. Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, November 19, 2014 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 19, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 19, 2014 · 21-Down · 6 letters
CALIPH0 of 6 letters revealed
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the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world"
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