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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 31% | 3 | Informal term for a British governor or governor-general | |
| 3 | 29% | 8 | Governor-like in the Persian Empire | |
Persian Governor Takes Some When Rising Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SATRAP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SATRAP
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SATRAP" which means:
- noun
- • A governor of a province in ancient persia
An example sentence would be:
- • "The satrap governed the province with an iron fist."
- • "Alexander the great appointed satraps to rule over conquered territories."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Oct 2005 | Down 19 | |
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