The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word USURP which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2015.
Lay claim to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
---|---|---|
USURP | 67 % | 5 |
SEIZE | 17 % | 5 |
ARROGATE | 17 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lay claim to
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stake
- assert
- contend
- rival
- challenge
- question
- argue
- strive
- vier
- debate
- vying
- champion
Crossword Answer definitions
USURP verb- To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
- To use and assume the coat of arms of another person.
- To take the place rightfully belonging to someone or something else.
- To make use of.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result USURP
- Appropriate
- Seize and hold
- Take by force
- Assume by force
- Commandeer
- Seize
- Ignore copyrights
- Stage a hostile takeover
- Preempt
- Seize, as the throne
More clues leading to the result SEIZE
- Take forcibly
- Afflict suddenly
- Grab
- Grasp forcibly
- Capture
- Apprehend
- Appropriate
- Take by force
- Confiscate
- Take control of