Expecting to be quiet as a ruler Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PREGNANT Expecting to be quiet as a ruler (8) The Telegraph Cryptic May 6, 2021
3% CALMED Quieted (6) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
3% DESPOT Tyrannical ruler (6) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
3% AWAIT Expect (5) LA Times Daily Jan 27, 2026
3% SHUSH "Be quiet!" (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
3% INCH Ruler measure (4)
3% DYNASTY Family of rulers (7) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
3% EMPERORS Rulers of Japan (8) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026
3% SHH "Be quiet!" (3) Commuter Jan 23, 2026
3% REX Roman ruler? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026

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