A Terrible Ruler One Having The Leading Position Crossword Clue

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	31%	9		Seek pleasure, having good time ensnaring completely terrible ruler
	verb • wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
	31%	9		Historical ruler of Russia, also known as Ivan the Terrible
	noun • European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb • king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC)

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The Guardian Cryptic28 Sep 2006	Down 7	IVAN
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