Despot Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 20, 2014 · 46-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2002 and October 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 2014 · 46-Down · 6 letters
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a cruel and oppressive dictator
noun
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