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verb • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • take the place of | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | To ward against or pre-empt | ||||||
verb • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off | ||||||||
| 37% | 4 | Pre-___ (take the place of) | ||||||
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Pre Empt Crossword Clue
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USURP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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USURP
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times02 Jun 1992 | Across 14 | |
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