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Oily Rag Wrung Out Over Chapters Ruling Clique Crossword Clue
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OLIGARCHY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OLIGARCHY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OLIGARCHY" which means:
- noun
- • A political system governed by a few people
An example sentence would be:
- • "An oligarchy is a form of government in which power is held by a few wealthy individuals."
- • "The country was ruled by an oppressive oligarchy for many years."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Jul 2013 | Across 25 | |
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