Oppressive ruler Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 20, 2020 · 44-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 20, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 20, 2020 · 44-Down · 6 letters
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a cruel and oppressive dictator
noun
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