Downfall: government's leader reproaching himself? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUING Downfall: government's leader reproaching himself? (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 5, 2024
61% UNDOING Downfall (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 14, 2026
56% LIE Pinocchio's downfall (3)
53% WATERLOO Napoleon's downfall (8) Eugene Sheffer Feb 14, 2026
51% TUT Half a retro reproach (3) Newsday Feb 28, 2026
48% COUP Government overthrow (4) New York Times Midi Mar 24, 2026
48% TAX Government levy (3) Commuter Mar 21, 2026
48% REGIME Government (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Mar 17, 2026
48% ROME Location of 15-Across's downfall (4) New York Times Midi Mar 15, 2026
48% RAINSTORM Minor star cast in Downfall (9) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 13, 2026

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