First sultan of Syria and Egypt
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, May 21, 2026.
"First sultan of Syria and Egypt"
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SALADIN
Letter analysis
Letters
7
Vowels
3
Unique
6
Direction
Down
About this clue
The clue "First sultan of Syria and Egypt" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, May 21, 2026 resolves to SALADIN, a 7-letter answer.
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