Man of Social Standing in North Africa, Say

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Singapore, Group 2026, Puzzle 2 (Punggol Waterway).

Question is: Man of Social Standing in North Africa, Say

and the answer is: EFFENDI

Word Meaning:

EFFENDI — An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.

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