Rear __; Naval Rank of Inventor Grace Hopper

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Australia, Group 1016, Puzzle 5 (Daly Waters Pub).

Question is: Rear __; Naval Rank of Inventor Grace Hopper

and the answer is: ADMIRAL

Word Meaning:

ADMIRAL — (military, now informal) The commander of a naval squadron or fleet, regardless of formal rank.

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