Governor that needs to be straight Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RULER Governor that needs to be straight (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 26, 2022
3% VETO Governor's legislative turndown (4) Newsday Nov 11, 2025
3% GAVIN California governor Newsom (5) New York Times Mini Nov 11, 2025
3% ALF Governor ___ Landon (3)
3% ORIENT Set straight (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 4, 2025
3% EMIR Governor in the mirror (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
3% INORDER Straight, as might be a nun? (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 25, 2025
3% SHAFT Long straight handle (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 25, 2025
3% REGULATOR A ruler got mistaken for governor (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 25, 2025
3% HETS Straight people, casually (4) LA Times Daily Oct 19, 2025

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