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The Clue

Exile of 1979 (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SHAH

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Notes

The answer SHAH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Definition

SHAH as a noun:

1. (Shah, Shah of Iran) = title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran