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noun • a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful • the period during which a monarch is sovereign • royal authority; the dominion of a monarch verb • have sovereign power • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | ||||||||
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verb • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • be in control • have dominance or the power to defeat over • be greater in significance than • look down on | ||||||||
Holds Sway Crossword Clue
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REIGNS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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REIGNS
Updated: October 15, 2023
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Similar Clues
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1 | Holds sway: good to assume means of control
The Guardian Everyman -
14 May 2023 | The Guardian Everyman / 14 May 2023 |
2 | It clearly holds small fish but less clearly holds big fowl
The Guardian Cryptic -
24 Jan 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 24 Jan 2011 |
3 | Mover and shaker who holds substantial sway over important matters | |
4 | One who holds sway and effects government
The Guardian Speedy -
30 Jul 2017 | The Guardian Speedy / 30 Jul 2017 |
5 | Person who holds sway over others' choices | |
6 | Sway on the brink
The Guardian Quick -
28 Jan 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Jan 2010 |
7 | Where Gov. Ray holds sway
New York Times -
31 May 1977 | New York Times / 31 May 1977 |
