Dictator having a role in something contentious? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dictator having a role in something contentious? last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BONAPARTE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BONAPARTE Dictator having a role in something contentious? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 27, 2022
6% EAT Have something (3) Thomas Joseph Sep 3, 2026
5% ISNT "____ that something!" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 26, 2026
5% PACT Agreement with no room for manoeuvre dictated (4) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 23, 2026
5% IDI Former Ugandan dictator Amin (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 22, 2026
5% NEED Have to have (4) New York Times Mini Sep 4, 2026
5% OVERLAP Have something in common with (7) Commuter Aug 26, 2026
5% AHEM [I have something to say ...] (4) New York Times Aug 26, 2026
4% IDEA Something to consider (4) Newsday Oct 3, 2026
4% STAR Play the lead role (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 1, 2026

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