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African Potentate Crossword Clue

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noun

• an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)

30%6 Oppressive potentate
noun

• a cruel and oppressive dictator

30%5 Indian potentate
noun

• a governor in India during the Mogul empire

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New York Times23 Aug 1979 Across 22
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