The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word THANE
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More clues leading to the result THANE
- Macbeth an example? His status can be seen
- One article about another clan chief
- Aristocrat in Elizabethan era
- Article about a knight, king's companion
- In Perth an esteemed title, once
- Scot’s title of one article covering another
- King’s companion in Elizabethan England
- Old noble in fancy hat and nice clothing
- Write article about another feudal lord
- Article about second chief of clan
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "clan chief" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clan chief = thane.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does THANE mean?
THANE noun- A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.