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Act as chief and wield the axe (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BEHEAD Act as chief and wield the axe (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | HEWING Wielding an axe | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jun 18, 2021 |
| 7% | HEWED Wielded an ax | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 18, 2017 |
| 7% | HEW Wield an axe | (3) | USA Today | Jun 3, 2016 |
| 7% | HEWS Wields an ax | (4) | ||
| 7% | CHOP Wield an axe | (4) | ||
| 7% | HACKS Wields an ax | (5) | ||
| 6% | ROWER Oar-wielding sportsperson | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 6% | GNU Gun-wielding animal (3) | (3) | Mirror Cryptic | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 6% | STUMPS Remnants of axed forests | (6) | Newsday | Sep 9, 2025 |
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