City uprising captures a former leader thereof Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMPEROR City uprising captures a former leader thereof (7) The Guardian Cryptic May 17, 2023
3% ORA "… ___ lack thereof" (3) New York Times Jan 20, 2026
3% CHICAGO Smart attempt to capture a city (7) The Times Cryptic Jan 13, 2026
3% TSAR Former Russian leader (4) USA Today Jan 7, 2026
2% GENEVA City in Switzerland; former headquarters of the League of Nations (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Feb 19, 2026
2% SCREENSHOT Digital capture (10) New York Times Feb 18, 2026
2% EDENTATE Toothless former Tory PM, rubbish leader of Empire (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 18, 2026
2% AMATEUR Incompetent friend found in a former city (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
2% FILMED Captured on video (6) Commuter Feb 5, 2026
2% SNAREDRUM Instrument captured spirit (9) The Times Cryptic Feb 4, 2026

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