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1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 11 | Declared himself Dictator Perpetuo (dictator in perpetuity) | |
3 | 31% | 6 | Left-wing dictator and dictator's bird tailed | |
Literally An Assistant To A Dictator Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AMANUENSIS" which means:
- noun
- • Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The author dictated the book to his amanuensis."
- • "The artist had an amanuensis who would prepare his canvas and mix his paints."
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