This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SHAHS as a word: A king of Persia or Iran; A supreme ruler in some West Asian, Central Asian or South Asian nations.
SHAHS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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