The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word USURP , but the solution may also be GRABCONTROL which is one of the most recent solution (2006 in New York Times).
Seize power crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
---|---|---|
USURP | 83 % | 5 |
GRABCONTROL | 17 % | 11 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Seize power
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- usurp
- overthrow
- coup
- takeover
- seize control
- offer up
- pass out
- take over
- arrest
- attrit
- confiscate
- deliver
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