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'I ____ my rival, but only to strangle him' (Nero, in Jean Racine's Britannicus) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EMBRACE 'I ____ my rival, but only to strangle him' (Nero, in Jean Racine's Britannicus) | (7) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jul 8, 2018 |
| 52% | NERO Role in Racine's "Britannicus" | (4) | ||
| 48% | CHOKE Strangle | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 46% | DEM Rep.'s rival | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 44% | THROTTLE Strangle (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 40% | CDL 450, for Nero | (3) | Newsday | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 40% | LATIN Nero's language | (5) | Commuter | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 40% | MOM ___ jeans | (3) | The Atlantic | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 40% | ESTHER Jean Racine tragedy | (6) | ||
| 38% | SPARE "In my ___ time, I enjoy . . ." | (5) | USA Today | Dec 20, 2025 |
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