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| 39% | 15 | Their evil banter aroused tsar | ||
noun • the first czar of Russia (1530-1584) | ||||
| 37% | 6 | Despotic ruler | ||
noun • a governor of a province in ancient Persia | ||||
| 37% | 6 | Despotic ruler | ||
noun • a cruel and oppressive dictator • in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it • any person who exercises power in a cruel way | ||||
Despotic Ruler Is Evil Their Banter Staggering
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IVAN THE TERRIBLE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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IVAN THE TERRIBLE
Updated: September 1, 2025
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| Telegraph Cryptic11 Apr 2025 | Across 10 | IVAN THE TERRIBLE |
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