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% PREDOMINANT Holding sway (11) (11) Puzzler Aug 14, 2026
3% TOTTERS Sways accountants? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 31, 2026
3% WADDLE Swaying gait (6) Puzzler Backwords Aug 27, 2026
3% REIGN Come down to the audience and hold sway (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 13, 2026
2% SEC "Hold on a ___!" (3) New York Times Midi Sep 13, 2026
2% DEFACTO Effectively (7) Newsday Sep 12, 2026
2% SCAR Lasting effect (4) LA Times Daily Sep 11, 2026
2% PROSECUTOR Government lawyer (10) Commuter Sep 10, 2026
2% MAYO "Hold the ___!" (4) Universal Sep 8, 2026

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