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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the head of a state government • a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | ||||
| 98% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the chief official in charge of a prison | ||||
| 29% | 12 | Relating to a prison sentence served outside of prison | ||
adjective • (of a parent) Not having custody of a child. • (of a trial sentence) That does not involve a term in prison. | ||||
Prison Head
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GOVERNOR which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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GOVERNOR
Updated: November 20, 2025
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