Ruler
Crossword clue · 5 known answers · 23 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on August 5, 2026
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SULTAN
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The clue “Ruler” has appeared 23 times in our database with 5 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 August 5, 2026, where the answer was SULTAN.
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