The Clue
Deposes (10 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERTHROWS
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Notes
The answer OVERTHROWS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
OVERTHROW as a noun:
1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
2. (upset, derangement, overthrow) = the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
OVERTHROW as a verb:
1. (overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down) = cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
2. (overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse) = rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"