Clues for the word "DESPOT"
We've had 71 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 202 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on March 27, 2025.
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?
Last Seen In
- 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
- Evening Standard Quick - January 30, 2024
- Daily Quick - January 06, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - December 27, 2023
- Your Life Choices - December 16, 2023
- Mirror Daily - December 14, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - November 15, 2023
- Daily Quick - October 29, 2023
- Daily Quick - September 23, 2023
- Mirror Daily - August 28, 2023
- Mirror Daily - August 16, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - June 28, 2023
- Daily Quick - June 23, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - June 07, 2023
- Daily Quick - March 19, 2023
- New Zealand Herald - March 18, 2023
- And in 172 more crossword puzzles...