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One who holds sway and effects government Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue One who holds sway and effects government last seen in Guardian Speedy puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RULER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RULER One who holds sway and effects government | (5) | The Guardian Speedy | Jul 29, 2017 |
| 4% | RULE Hold sway | (4) | Commuter | May 1, 2026 |
| 3% | RULED Governed but regretted holding learner (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 3% | AFGHANISTAN Anna fights a lunatic where Taliban holds sway | (11) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 3% | REIGN Come down to the audience and hold sway | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 2% | AMO "Hold on ____" | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 2% | MISRULE Bad governance | (7) | Commuter | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 2% | SEC "Hold on a ___!" | (3) | ||
| 2% | INASEC "Hold on!" | (6) | USA Today | Jul 30, 2026 |
| 2% | REPROVER One who chastises | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 30, 2026 |
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