The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TYRANNY which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2012.
Abuse of power crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TYRANNY | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Abuse of power
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Crossword Answer definitions
TYRANNY noun- A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
- The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
- Absolute power, or its use.
- A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.
- Extreme severity or rigour.
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