Cryptic crossword clue
Rule reversed by prince backing one with supervisory role 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WALLAH

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The straight part
We know that "one with supervisory role" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one with supervisory role = wallah.
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.
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What does WALLAH mean?

WALLAH noun
  1. A servant or other person responsible for something, often specified before it, for example kitchen wallah.
  2. A guy or bloke.
WALLAH adverb
  1. By God (Allah); may God be my witness used in making a solemn oath

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