Crossword clue

“Exercised authority over”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
GOVERNED
Letters8
Starts withG
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 16, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Exercised authority over” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2025 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with G and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exercised authority over” clue?+

The answer is GOVERNED (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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