Some 'daddy', nasty sort of ruler Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DYNAST Some 'daddy', nasty sort of ruler (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 19, 2018
6% DRAKE Duckling's daddy (5) USA Today Feb 19, 2026
6% POPS Daddy-o (4) New York Times Feb 17, 2026
6% RANK Nasty (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 8, 2026
6% PAPA Daddy (4) LA Times Daily Feb 5, 2026
6% PAS Daddies (3) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
6% POP Daddy (3) New York Times Dec 21, 2025
5% VILE Nasty and foul (4) Commuter Feb 23, 2026
5% EMEER Islamic ruler (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 18, 2026
5% EMIR Mideast ruler (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 17, 2026

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