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2 | 24% | 8 | Imprisoned his rival claimants to the throne | |
3 | 24% | 9 | Claimants in a judicial process | |
Throne Claimants Crossword Clue
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PRETENDERS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRETENDERS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRETENDERS" which means:
- noun
- • A person who makes deceitful pretenses
- • A claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
- • A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pretenders to the throne are vying for power."
- • "The pretenders are not to be trusted."
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New York Times11 Jul 1993 | Across 40 | |
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