Clues for the word "DESPOT"
We've had 72 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 217 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New Zealand Herald crossword on May 13, 2026.
Definition of despot
- n. - A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.
- n. - One who rules regardless of a constitution or laws; a tyrant.
Referring Clues
- Saddam Hussein, e.g.
- Vlad the Impaler, e.g.
- Democrat's opponent?
- Qaddafi, for one
- Ironfisted one
- Papa Doc Duvalier, e.g.
- Tyrannical leader
- Tyrant
- Oppressor
- Rigid ruler
- Ming the Merciless or Vlad the Impaler
- Ivan the Terrible, e.g.
- Ironfisted ruler
- Autocrat
- Ruler with absolute power
- Tyrannical ruler
- Dictator
- Czar
- Kim Jong-il, e.g.
- Tough ruler
- Emperor, e.g.
- Absolute ruler
- Ruthless ruler
- Totalitarian ruler
- Idi Amin, notably
- Ironfisted type
- Tsar or emperor
- Iron-fisted ruler
- 65-Across, e.g.
- Inflexible ruler
- Ruler with an iron fist
- Tryant
- Ruler who rules by force
- Coup target
- Powerful ruler
- Unrestricted ruler
- Tyrannous type
- Dictatorial ruler
- Cruel dictator
- Bully has knocked over the Wimbledon favourite - 'e is knocked out!
- Tyrant with a name for going over the top?
- The chap to shoot is a tyrant!
- Head of state locked in warehouse, the tyrant
- Oppressive ruler
- Leading serviceman in store had complete authority
- He has the power to cut blades - grass?
- Man of power posted abroad
- Posted (anag)
- Tyrant executes journalist, having been sent up
- Tyrant drank up swallowing last glass
- He has absolute control of the French vessel
- Harsh ruler
- Military station captures second tyrant
- Order posted by tyrant
- Tyrant"s in Regimental HQ
- Tyrannical boss puts Lynham out to grass?
- Cruel and oppressive dictator(6)
- Cruel and oppressive dictator
- Remove flaws from absolute corrupter
- Tyrant in station receiving first of salutes
- Dictator in terminal receiving head of state
- Awkward situation after editor upset dictator
- Tyrant making point about further perception
- First of surprises in store for autocrat
- Base where society is hiding tyrant
- Pharaoh, for one
- Head of security in railroad station, one with absolute power
- Totalitarian leader
- Kim Jong Un, for one
- A tyrant is the chap to shoot
- Tyrant with a name for going over the top?
- Dictatorial figure
Last Seen In
- New Zealand Herald - May 13, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - April 15, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - March 23, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - March 22, 2026
- New York Times - January 28, 2026
- Daily Quick - January 06, 2026
- New York Times - November 30, 2025
- Daily Quick - October 29, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - September 24, 2025
- Daily Quick - September 23, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 02, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - July 24, 2025
- Daily Quick - June 23, 2025
- Mirror Daily - May 13, 2025
- Mirror Daily - April 30, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - March 27, 2025
- Daily Quick - March 19, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - March 07, 2025
- Daily Quick - February 22, 2025
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 15, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - November 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - November 04, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - October 15, 2024
- Daily Quick - October 05, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - July 23, 2024
- Daily Quick - June 04, 2024
- New York Times - May 29, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - March 21, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - February 26, 2024
- USA Today - February 24, 2024
- And in 187 more crossword puzzles...