Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MONARCHS

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What does MONARCHS mean?

MONARCHS noun
  1. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
  2. The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings.
  3. (Aboriginal English) A police officer.
  4. (often capitalised) A stag which has sixteen or more points or tines on its antlers.
  5. The chief or best thing of its kind.

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