| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Car about to be risque in absolute government (9) | ||
| Dictator's domain showing raised bed, lurid and topped with gold | The Guardian Cryptic | 12 May 2023 |
| Rome under Augustus, e.g | Universal | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Actuary upset about company reversing very firm rule | ||
| Absolute rule by an individual | The Times Concise | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Dictatorship, e.g | The Washington Post | 25 Dec 2015 |
| One-man rule. |