What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Onetime ruler of Iran" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Onetime ruler of Iran”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SHAH

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Onetime ruler of Iran” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with H.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Onetime ruler of Iran” clue?+

The answer is SHAH (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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