First authority Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 24, 1995 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 24, 1995.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 24, 1995 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
noun
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