In 1989, which ayatollah commanded the killing of Salman Rushdie? (8) Crossword Clue

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98% KHOMEINI In 1989, which ayatollah commanded the killing of Salman Rushdie? (8) (8)
7% SIR Salman Rushdie title (3) Wall Street Journal Aug 28, 2025
6% CHILDREN Midnight's ___, novel by Salman Rushdie (8) (8) Puzzler Aug 18, 2025
5% THOU ____ shalt not kill, the Sixth Commandment (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 19, 2025
5% THEJAGUARSMILE Book by Salman Rushdie (14)
5% SHAME Salman Rushdie novel (5)
5% INDIA Salman Rushdie's birthplace (5)
5% EAST "_____, West" (Salman Rushdie) (4)
4% ORDER Command (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 4, 2025
4% SLAY Kill (4) The Sun Two Speed Aug 1, 2025
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