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Retreating Soldiers Cover Leading Egyptian Officer Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EMEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EMEER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "EMEER" which means:
- noun
- • An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The emeer rode on a beautiful arabian horse."
- • "The emeer had a grand palace in the desert."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Aug 2003 | Across 11 | |
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