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noun • a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful • the period during which a monarch is sovereign • royal authority; the dominion of a monarch verb • have sovereign power • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | ||||
| 25% | 10 | Held in check, so fell behind others | ||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||
| 23% | 5 | Set of rowers showing power, though not having won | ||
noun • a group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life • the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one • one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face adjective satellite • being one more than seven | ||||
Held Power Though Fell On Pronouncement
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REIGNED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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REIGNED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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