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noun • the official who holds an office adjective satellite • lying or leaning on something else • necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding • currently holding an office | ||||
| 25% | 8 | Holder of a gubernatorial office | ||
noun • the head of a state government • a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | ||||
| 25% | 10 | The state of being the current holder of a political office | ||
noun • the term during which some position is held • a duty that is incumbent upon you • the office of an incumbent | ||||
Necessary Office Holder
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INCUMBENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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INCUMBENT
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