Local government leader (5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MAYOR Local government leader (5) (5)
10% MAYORMAYNOT Local leader is prohibited? (11) New York Times May 28, 2026
9% RULE Govern (4) The Times Concise Jun 16, 2026
9% TOWN Word with "ship" to describe local governance and community (4)
9% TONGA American leader of government not backing country (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 6, 2026
8% EMBARGO Government trade ban (7) Puzzler Backwords Jun 28, 2026
8% SEA Isle locale (3) Premier Sunday Jun 28, 2026
8% RIO Copacabana locale (3) New York Times Jun 25, 2026
8% AREAS Locales (5) New York Times Midi Jun 22, 2026
8% REGIMES Repressive governments (7) New York Times Mini Jun 20, 2026
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