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Interim ruler (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

regent

'interim ruler' is the definition.
(a regent rules on behalf of a monarch)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for regent that I've seen before include "Ruler appointed when monarch is too young or away" , "Person appointed as acting monarch" , "Ruler standing in for monarch" , "One acting for monarch who is a minor" , "acting chief" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.
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