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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 8 | Wear as a belt or encircling object | |
3 | 34% | 9 | Describing the act of encircling with a belt or band | |
Belt Encircling A Tyrant Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SATRAP" which means:
- noun
- • A governor of a province in ancient persia
An example sentence would be:
- • "The satrap governed the province with an iron fist."
- • "Alexander the great appointed satraps to rule over conquered territories."
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The Guardian Cryptic29 Oct 2002 | Down 22 | |
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