Crossword clue
“Title derived from the Persian for "king"”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SHAHLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Title derived from the Persian for "king"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 10, 2026 as 40-Across. 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 “Title derived from the Persian for "king"” clue?+
The answer is SHAH (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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