The term PERSIAN, presently, can be found in two crossword solutions: IRANIAN (7 letters) and presently (8 letters). PERSIAN is an ethnic group that has historically inhabited the region of modern-day Iran. The language spoken by this group is known as PERSIAN, or Farsi, and is one of the official languages of Iran. The term 'PERSIAN' is often used interchangeably with 'IRANIAN, ' though strictly speaking, the term 'IRANIAN' refers to anyone who is a citizen of Iran, regardless of their ethnicity.