Crossword answer
CHIEFTAIN
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, March 28, 2026
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CHIEFTAIN
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CHIEFTAIN is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Linked thing about one English paper's leader” in the The Independent crossword on March 28, 2026.
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Every appearance of CHIEFTAIN (2)
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Mar 28, 2026
Linked thing about one English paper's leader · The Independent · 3 Down
Jul 23, 2024
Leading figure manipulated faith in CE · The Independent · 13 Down