After change of leader in Russian government, defect Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GREMLIN After change of leader in Russian government, defect (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 15, 2020
6% KREMLIN Russian centre of government (7) The Sun Mini Aug 3, 2025
6% TSARS Former Russian leaders (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 1, 2025
6% LENIN Old Russian leader (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 30, 2025
6% CZARS Government policy leaders (5) New York Times Mini Jul 22, 2025
6% DUD Defective (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 8, 2025
6% TSAR Former Russian leader (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 30, 2025
5% BLINI Russian pancakes (5) New York Times Sep 1, 2025
5% RULE Govern (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 29, 2025
5% TAX Government levy (3) Commuter Aug 27, 2025

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