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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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Crossword Answer For French phrase for a person who exercises power without holding an official position (8,5):
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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% | REIGN Hold power | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 6% | SIT Holy person holds one position (3) | (3) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 6% | RULE Hold power | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 6% | SANS Without, in French | (4) | Universal | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 5% | CHAIRLIFT Transport suspended to give official position a boost (9) | (9) | Puzzler Cryptic | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 5% | USER Person who logs in | (4) | Universal | Nov 29, 2025 |
| 5% | RANDO Person who might elicit a "Who is that?" | (5) | The Atlantic | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 5% | DUPE Victim of the French exercise (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 5% | CARELESS Remiss to embrace without the French (8) | (8) | Puzzler Cryptic | Nov 9, 2025 |
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