Writers Got It Unknown Power Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is AUTHORITY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AUTHORITY

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	32%	5		He said "Most editors are failed writers - but so are most writers"
3	30%	7		Poet who said "Most editors are failed writers - but so are most writers"

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "AUTHORITY" which means:

noun

• The power or right to give orders or make decisions
• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
• An expert whose views are taken as definitive
• Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
• An administrative unit of government
• Official permission or approval
• An authoritative written work

An example sentence would be:

• "The police have the authority to arrest criminals."
• "She has the authority to make important decisions on behalf of the company."

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The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2007	Down 7
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