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English king who came to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered (8) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ETHELRED English king who came to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered (8) | (8) | ||
| 5% | SET He scattered his brother's remains across the land and usurped his throne | (3) | New York Times | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 5% | ELGAR Edward ____, English composer | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 5% | REIGN King's time on the throne | (5) | ||
| 5% | GEORGEVI King who succeeded his brother, Edward VIII, after his abdication | (8) | ||
| 4% | CAF Half-___ | (3) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 4% | AROSE Came up | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 4% | SAINTGEORGE Christian martyr (5,6) | (11) | Mirror Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 4% | COENS Brothers who directed "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 4% | SCAR He led his brother to his demise by endangering his nephew | (4) | New York Times | Jan 4, 2026 |
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