He said, "I had rather be right than be President." Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLAY He said, "I had rather be right than be President." (4)
7% BERIGHT "I had rather ___ than President." (7)
6% SHE "He said, __ said" (3) Newsday Jan 26, 2026
5% SOONER Rather like that, I end in despair (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 3, 2026
5% LOUISIANA The only US state with parishes rather than counties (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 1, 2026
5% GUESSSO "I suppose that's right" (7) New York Times Feb 17, 2026
5% VIBESBASED Determined by feelings rather than facts (10) Universal Feb 14, 2026
5% AIDE Assistant said he shuns leaders (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
5% TEPID Rather weak (5) Newsday Feb 5, 2026
5% INITIATE Admit I had meal at that restaurant? (8) The Times Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
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