Onetime Persian title

SHAH

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"Onetime Persian title\"** (answer: **SHAH**):\n\n*\"Royal figure in ancient and modern Iranian history.\"*\n\nThis hint:\n- Narrows the focus to **Iran** (formerly Persia) and **royalty** without repeating \"title.\"\n- Uses \"ancient and modern\" to suggest a long-standing tradition, reinforcing \"onetime.\"\n- Avoids giving away the answer directly while guiding the solver toward the right context.\n\nWould you like it adjusted for difficulty or style?"]

The clue **"Onetime Persian title"** leads to the answer **"SHAH"** through a straightforward historical reference. - **"Persian"** refers to Iran (formerly Persia), and **"title"** indicates a royal or noble designation. - **"Shah"** was the traditional title used by the monarchs of Persia (and later Iran) until the monarchy was abolished in 1979. - The word **"onetime"** reinforces that this is a historical title rather than a current one. There is no complex wordplay here—just a direct reference to a well-known historical term. The clue relies on the solver's general knowledge of Persian/Iranian history.