Ruler of state, province etc (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ruler of state, province etc (8) featured in Guardian Quick puzzle on December 9, 2025. 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GOVERNOR.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GOVERNOR Ruler of state, province etc (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Dec 9, 2025
7% ONTARIO Canadian province (7) The Telegraph Quick Dec 8, 2025
7% AREA Precinct or province (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 1, 2025
7% AREAS Provinces (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 13, 2025
6% TSAR Former Russian ruler (4) USA Today Dec 8, 2025
6% FIATS Puntos, Bravos etc (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 6, 2025
6% STEWMEAT Chuck, round, etc. (8) Newsday Dec 6, 2025
6% ANNE Last Stuart ruler (4) Thomas Joseph Dec 5, 2025
6% SCOTIA Word on the Canadian province list (6) Newsday Dec 4, 2025
6% REGENT Interim ruler (6) (6) Mirror Quick Dec 2, 2025

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