Authoritarian leaders WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Authoritarian leaders" is TSARS.
The clue refers to rulers with absolute power, which is characteristic of tsars, the emperors of Russia before 1917. Tsars were known for their autocratic rule, fitting the description of 'authoritarian leaders.'
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on March 27, 2026.
Tsars were the emperors of Russia before the 1917 revolution, ruling with absolute power.
Bygone emperors, Old Bulgarian rulers, Bygone leaders, The first of these was Terrible, Rulers in Saint Petersburg
The clue “Authoritarian leaders” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated March 27 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: TSARS.
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