Bona fide leader, the Sea Admiral at last Crossword Clue

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Bona fide leader, the Sea Admiral at last Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
2. capable of being treated as fact
(adverb)
1. used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal
(noun)
1. any rational or irrational number
2. an old small silver Spanish coin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ADMIRAL (noun)
1. the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
2. any of several brightly colored butterflies
LEADER (noun)
1. a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
2. a person who rules or guides or inspires others

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
EARL

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