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Some French chief returning, in charge and authoritarian Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DESPOTIC Some French chief returning, in charge and authoritarian | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 2, 2017 |
| 6% | REGIME Authoritarian government | (6) | USA Today | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 6% | STERN Like an authoritarian | (5) | New York Times | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | ARCH Chief | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | UNES Quelques-___: some, in French | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 5% | LED Was in charge | (3) | USA Today | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 5% | PRIMARILY In chief (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 5% | BILLS Charges | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | PEUGEOTS Some French cars | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 5% | ORDER Authoritarian instruction | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 24, 2025 |
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