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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 10 | Governor authorized to exercise the powers of a sovereign in a territory | |
3 | 31% | 10 | A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign | |
Governor Acting For A Sovereign Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
VICEROY which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
VICEROY
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "VICEROY" which means:
- noun
- • Governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
- • Showy american butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller
An example sentence would be:
- • "The viceroy of india served as the representative of the british monarch."
- • "The viceroy had great authority over political and military matters in the colonial administration."
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