Former Mideast bigwig Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Former Mideast bigwig” from the New York Times crossword of October 14, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 14, 2026
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SHAH is the answer to “Former Mideast bigwig”. It means an Iranian ruler.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An Iranian ruler.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: HSHA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bygone Iranian royal”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Former Mideast bigwig”?
SHAH, 4 letters: an Iranian ruler.
When was “Former Mideast bigwig” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.