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The Clue

Brilliant stratagem (4 letter answer)

The Answer

COUP

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Notes

The answer COUP is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

Related Clues

Achievement
___ d'etat
Feat
Masterstroke
Putsch
Takeover
Brilliant maneuver
Brilliant stroke
Clever accomplishment
Clever feat
___ de grâce
Grand achievement
Great move
Major success
Master stroke
Power grab
Quite a feat
Startling success
Stunning success
Stunning triumph
Sudden ouster
Unexpected act
Revolution result, possibly
It may be bloodless
Qaddafi's rise to power, e.g.

Definition

COUP as a noun:

1. (coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover) = a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
2. a brilliant and notable success