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Ruler Given Role When Overthrown Crossword Clue
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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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The Guardian Cryptic30 Dec 2010 | Across 23 | |
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