Eastern maiden pursued by journalists, one married to ruler? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMPRESS Eastern maiden pursued by journalists, one married to ruler? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 28, 2019
6% EMIRS Middle Eastern rulers (5) Commuter Feb 18, 2026
5% SEEKS Pursues (5) Eugene Sheffer Feb 18, 2026
5% AFTER Pursuing (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 31, 2026
5% EMIR Middle Eastern ruler (4) Puzzler Backwords Jan 19, 2026
4% POTENTATE Autocratic ruler (9) Puzzler Backwords Mar 11, 2026
4% LING Journalist Lisa (4) Commuter Mar 10, 2026
4% ARI Journalist Shapiro (3) New York Times Midi Mar 8, 2026
4% ELOPE Marry in secret (5) USA Today Mar 2, 2026
4% NEE Maiden name preceder (3) New York Times Mar 2, 2026

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