“___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 27, 2026, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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