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noun • a person who rules or commands • measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | ||||||||
| 32% | 6 | Holds sway | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Wealthy magnate who holds considerable sway over resources | ||||||
noun • someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth | ||||||||
One Who Holds Sway And Effects Government Crossword Clue
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RULER which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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RULER
Updated: October 15, 2023
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