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The Clue
Take by force (5 letter answer)
The Answer
USURP
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Notes
The answer USURP is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appropriate
Arrogate
Assume
Grab
Move in on
Seize
Appropriate forcibly
Improperly seize
Obtain by force
Pre-empt
Seize illegally
Seize power
Seize the throne
Supplant illegally
Take forcibly
Take over
Take unrightfully
Talk arrogantly
Seize without authority
Take over forcefully
Take over forcibly
Take over illegally
Pull off a coup d'etat
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"