The King conceals ascendant spirit of victory Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

VICTORY (noun)
1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest
ASCENDANT (noun)
1. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
2. position or state of being dominant or in control
ASCENDANT (adjective)
1. most powerful or important or influential
2. tending or directed upward

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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