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The Clue

White House policy appointee (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CZAR

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Notes

The answer CZAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

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Definition

CZAR as a noun:

1. (czar, tsar, tzar) = a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
2. a person having great power