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The Clue
Seizes unlawfully (6 letter answer)
The Answer
USURPS
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Notes
The answer USURPS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Supplants
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Definition
USURP as a verb:
1. (assume, usurp, seize, take over, arrogate) = seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
2. take the place of; "gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke"