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Harsh Rule Proceeded Between Semi And American Cities Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TYRANNY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TYRANNY

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199%7Exact Match!
232%5 One bounding area between two American cities
332%8 Fools semi-wild or semi-nuts?

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We think the answer is "TYRANNY" which means:

    noun
  • • A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
  • • Dominance through threat of punishment and violence

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The country fought against the tyranny of its oppressive ruler."
  • • "The king ruled with a heavy hand, imposing tyranny on his subjects."

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The Guardian Cryptic13 Sep 2012 Across 9
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