What is the answer to "Despot, for example"?

The most common answer is RULER. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer RULER has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Despot, for example Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue Despot, for example appeared in Apple News Crossword on August 22, 2025. Our 5-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

Despot, for example Crossword Answer

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Despot, for example Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Despot, for example" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Despot, for example" crossword clue is RULER. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.

Which crossword used "Despot, for example" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword puzzle on August 22, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of RULER?

The word RULER means: a person who rules or commands. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Despot, for example".