Means of control Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 12, 2020 · 33-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between March 1994 and February 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 12, 2020 · 33-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
noun
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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