Governs
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 19 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on January 20, 2026
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RULES
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The clue “Governs” has appeared 19 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on January 20, 2026, where the answer was RULES.
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