Crossword clue
“___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran”
This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ALILetters3
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with I.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran” clue?+
The answer is ALI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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