Title derived from the Persian for "king" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 10, 2026 · 40-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, April 10, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 10, 2026 · 40-Across · 4 letters
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title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
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