Took on title, as king abdicated initially Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASSUMEDNAME Took on title, as king abdicated initially (11) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 29, 2022
7% WON Took the title (3) Thomas Joseph Nov 28, 2025
6% EMPEROR Mood after abdication of leader or king (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 11, 2025
5% SUED Took to court (4) (4) Mirror Quick Dec 14, 2025
5% USED Took advantage of (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 13, 2025
5% SHOWERED Took a bath, say (8)
5% LED Took the helm (3) The Atlantic Dec 10, 2025
5% FIRST Initially (5) Newsday Dec 7, 2025
5% REMOVED Took off (7) Wall Street Journal Dec 6, 2025
5% SAT Took to the couch (3)

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