Essential nature of university leader announced (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRINCIPLE Essential nature of university leader announced (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 28, 2025
8% DNA Essential nature (3)
7% OILS "Natural" or "essential" substances (4) Universal Aug 9, 2025
6% APTITUDE Natural talent (8) Newsday Oct 19, 2025
6% WATER Ice, essentially (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 13, 2025
6% ACADEMIA The universe of universities (8) Premier Sunday Oct 12, 2025
6% LENS Monocle, essentially (4) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
6% PARTANDPARCEL Essential component (of) (13) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 11, 2025
6% TOOL Handyman's essential (4)
6% GENIAL Good-natured (6) USA Today Oct 10, 2025

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