The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WIELD which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2017.
Exercise, as authority crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WIELD | 63 % | 5 |
| EXERT | 38 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Exercise, as authority
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- power
- rule
- command
- govern
- government
- ruled
- reign
- governed
- preside
- vicegerent
- governance
- govt
Crossword Answer definitions
WIELD verb- To command, rule over; to possess or own.
- To control, to guide or manage.
- To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
- To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result WIELD
- Exercise authority
- Handle skillfully
- Swing, as a sword
- Throw around, as a sword
- Use, as power
- Brandish
- Handle with skill
- Exert, as power
- Bring to bear
- Brandish, as a sword