Authoritarian government Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Authoritarian government featured in USA Today puzzle on January 15, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REGIME.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REGIME Authoritarian government (6) USA Today Jan 15, 2026
43% REGIMES Authoritarian governments (7) Thomas Joseph Apr 14, 2017
4% STERN Like an authoritarian (5) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
4% ORDER Authoritarian instruction (5) Puzzler Backwords Dec 24, 2025
3% SEAT __ of government (4) Commuter Jan 14, 2026
3% SSN Government-issued ID (3) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
3% DSS Defunct government department (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 31, 2025
3% ULYSSES Government Grant? (7) LA Times Daily Dec 21, 2025
3% RULE Govern (4) USA Today Quick Dec 20, 2025
3% RAY Govern (3) USA Today Quick Dec 20, 2025

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Authoritarian government Crossword Clue
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In a crossword puzzle, "Authoritarian government" clues us to the answer "REGIME." A regime is a system of rule or government, often with a strong central authority exercising control. This word is commonly used to describe governments with strict and oppressive control over their citizens.