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French phrase for a person who exercises power without holding an official position (8,5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EMINENCEGRISE French phrase for a person who exercises power without holding an official position (8,5) | (13) | The Guardian Weekend | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 6% | SANS Without, in French | (4) | Universal | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 6% | RULES Holds power | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 6% | COAST Drive without power | (5) | The Times Concise | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 6% | ALA French menu phrase | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | OLIGARCH Rich, powerful person | (8) | Commuter | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 5% | OUST Remove from a position of power | (4) | New York Times Mini | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 5% | USE Exercise | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 5% | SPOON Court without delay maintaining power | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | BAILIFFS Fib fails to exercise court officials (8) | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 20, 2025 |
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