Unpleasant Rules To Be Under Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TYRANNIES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TYRANNIES

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	28%	5		Unpleasant return of an unpleasant spot
3	28%	3		"Rules ___ rules"

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We think the answer is "TYRANNIES" which means:

noun

• A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
• Dominance through threat of punishment and violence

An example sentence would be:

• "Throughout history, there have been numerous examples of brutal tyrannies."
• "Citizens of the country revolted against the oppressive tyrannies of their rulers."

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New York Times04 Oct 2008	Across 52
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