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 New York Times in 1992.
Pre-empt crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| USURP | 50 % | 5 |
| COOPT | 50 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pre-empt
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- prepay
- preempt
- predetermine
- precede
- forecast
- anticipate
- foresee
- predict
- prejudge
- prejudice
- warn
- second-guess
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.
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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