Regal and faithful, but leader becoming Republican (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 18 JUN 2026

THE ANSWER

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ROYAL is the 5-letter answer to “Regal and faithful, but leader becoming Republican (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 18 June 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword18 JUN 2026

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