Operative, as a rule Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Operative, as a rule . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INFORCE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INFORCE Operative, as a rule (7)
66% GENERALLY How the top brass operate as a rule? (9)
10% REIGNED Ruled (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 11, 2026
10% ARE "Rules ___ rules" (3) Universal Feb 23, 2026
10% USED Operated (4) Premier Sunday Feb 8, 2026
10% USERS Operators (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 4, 2026
9% AGT FBI operative, for short (3)
9% PILOT Plane operator (5) The Telegraph Quick Mar 9, 2026
9% TRANSPLANT Medical operation (10) (10) Mirror Classic Mar 7, 2026
9% SAIL Operate a yacht, say (4)
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