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“Mideast rulers of yore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mideast rulers of yore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S H A H S

The answer to “Mideast rulers of yore” is SHAHS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Mideast rulers of yore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHAHS — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Mideast rulers of yore”

What is the answer to “Mideast rulers of yore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHAHS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mideast rulers of yore”?

The answer SHAHS contains 5 letters.

Was “Mideast rulers of yore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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