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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 4 | He succeeds in his enterprise, if registered initially | |
3 | 28% | 8 | Taking on a party with power can get gruelling initially | |
Assumes American City Once Taking Power Succeeds Initially Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "USURPS" which means:
- verb
- • Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
- • Take the place of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He usurps his brother's position as the head of the family business."
- • "The tyrant usurps power and eliminates all political opposition."
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The Guardian Cryptic05 Sep 2006 | Down 6 | |
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