The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SEIZING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Taking by force crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SEIZING | 50 % | 7 |
| SEIZURE | 50 % | 7 |
Why may SEIZING be the right solution?
The answer to "Taking by force" is "SEIZING" because it is a verb that means to take something forcefully or to capture.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Taking by force
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- seizure
- usurpation
- expropriation
- confiscate
- columbus
- arrogate
- usurp
- confiscation
- usurper
- midnight blue
- gig
- humble
Crossword Answer definitions
SEIZING verb- To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
- To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
- To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
- To fasten, fix.
- To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
- To have a seizure.
- To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
- To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
- The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
- That seizes the attention; impressive.
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 SEIZING
- Confiscating
- Taking with force
- Appropriation
- Sequestering, legally speaking
- Taking by force
- Getting a grip, maybe