Word after golden or slide (4)

I believe the answer is:

rule

(Other definitions for rule that I've seen before include "Exercise authority over" , "Control, government" , "Govern, reign over" , "Govern with straight stick?" , "Control using lure." .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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