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The Clue

Like some paper (5 letter answer)

The Answer

RULED

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Notes

The answer RULED is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.

Related Clues

Adjudged
Governed
Lined
With lines
Predominated
Prevailed
Reigned
Did lining
Had control of
Had sway
Held sway
Wielded the scepter
Wore the crown
Handed down a decision
Held the top spot
Like composition paper
Like a legal pad
Like legal pads
Like some notepaper
Like notepaper or subjects of a king
Like some notebook paper
Like some writing paper
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Definition

RULE as a verb:

1. (govern, rule) = exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?"
2. (rule, decree) = decide with authority; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
3. (predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail) = be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
4. (rule, find) = decide on and make a declaration about; "find someone guilty"
5. have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
6. mark or draw with a ruler; "rule the margins"
7. (rule, harness, rein) = keep in check; "rule one's temper"

RULED as an adjective:

1. subject to a ruling authority; "the ruled mass"