Shiite leader (9)
'shiite leader' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ayatollah that I've seen before include "Iranian leader" , "Muslim leader" , "High-ranking Shiite religious leader" , "Religious high-up" , "Shiite leader, possibly in 10 across" .)
'shiite leader' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for imam that I've seen before include "Authority on Islamic doctrine and law" , "Ma, I'm off to find religious Muslim" , "Accompaniment in baroque music" , "Muslim community leader" , "Muslim preacher" .)