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Answer: ASSAD
ASSAD is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 47 times.
Meaning
Assad refers to Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria since 2000. The term "assad" is sometimes used as a shorthand to refer to him as the Syrian strongman because he has held onto power in Syria despite civil unrest, conflict, and allegations of human rights abuses.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Syrian strongman. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
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