Ruler taking over north, in part Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GOVERNOR Ruler taking over north, in part (8) The Times Cryptic Dec 6, 2022
8% USURP Take over (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 28, 2025
7% ACT Take a part? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 21, 2025
7% ADOPT Take over (5) New York Times Sep 19, 2025
7% COOPTS Takes over (6) LA Times Daily Sep 9, 2025
6% SKI Take part in a winter sport (3) The Telegraph Mini Dec 7, 2025
6% ANNE Last Stuart ruler (4) Thomas Joseph Dec 5, 2025
6% HEADY Over here taking puff, it's exhilarating (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 4, 2025
6% REGENT Interim ruler (6) (6) Mirror Quick Dec 2, 2025
6% TSARS Bygone Russian rulers (5) LA Times Daily Dec 1, 2025

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