This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ H
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SHAH as a word: A king of Persia or Iran; A supreme ruler in some West Asian, Central Asian or South Asian nations.
SHAH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 10, 2026.
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