The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word USURP , but the solution may also be WREST which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).
Seize by force crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| USURP | 59 % | 5 |
| WREST | 32 % | 5 |
| HIJACK | 9 % | 6 |
Why may WREST be the right solution?
The word "WREST" means to seize or take something by force, making it the correct solution for the clue "Seize by force."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Seize by force
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- conquer
- invade
- annex
- come under
- fall under
- insider
- submit
- lot
- pie
- stream
- ingress
- pass out
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 WREST
- Take forcefully
- Take by force
- Pull (from)
- Forcibly take
- Appropriate by force
- Yank away
- Take away
- Take away forcibly
- Seize by force
- Seize forcibly