One who holds sway and effects government Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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% REIGN Come down to the audience and hold sway (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 13, 2026
2% CHAIRMAN Church pilot who governs on board (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
2% SSNS Government IDs: Abbr. (4) Commuter Jul 15, 2026
2% REVERB Echo effect (6) The Atlantic Jul 9, 2026
2% KREMLIN Russian government (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Jul 8, 2026
2% DYNAMICDUO Effective pair (10) Universal Jul 5, 2026
2% FIFA Soccer governing body (4) USA Today Quick Jul 5, 2026
2% SPY One who's undercover (3)

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