In effect, Russia's ex-leader (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRUSS In effect, Russia's ex-leader (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 31, 2024
84% TSAR Ex-leader of Russia (4) Universal Mar 11, 2018
76% RUDDER Means of guiding ex-leaders of Australia and the UK (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 24, 2026
76% PAST Ex- (4) New York Times Jun 12, 2026
73% NYET The decline of Russia? (4) New York Times Jun 2, 2026
73% URAL River of Russia (4) Wall Street Journal Jun 1, 2026
69% REVERB Echo effect (6) The Atlantic Jul 9, 2026
69% DYNAMICDUO Effective pair (10) Universal Jul 5, 2026
69% SETIN Took effect (5) LA Times Daily Jun 26, 2026
69% SIDE "Common ___ Effects" (4) TV Jun 21, 2026

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