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Word entry · 6 letters

throne

Best crossword clue

"Ruler's seat"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /θɹəʊn/Part of speech noun, verbSorted ehnortStarts with TEnds with E2 cluesVery common crossword word
1T2H3R4O5N6E

Definitions

  1. the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions

Word origin

From Middle English trone, from Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Ancient Greek θρόνος (thrónos, “chair, throne”). Superseded earlier seld (“seat, throne”).

Used in a sentence

  • He approached the throne reverently.
  • Before daylight, when the dragon flew home to sleep, he had burned up the hall and even the throne of the Geatish king.
  • Cities will burn as you fall to your knees / I will inhale the dust of my enemies / Watch from my throne as I sit up all high / They scream as they burn / I laugh as they die

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Ruler's seat6 letters
02Royal seat6 letters

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