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We've checked our database and believe the answer is COUP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: COUP

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197%4Exact Match!
296%9Exact Match!
390%11 The act of gaining possession or control of something

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "COUP" which means:

    noun
  • • A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
  • • A brilliant and notable success
  • verb
  • • To make a coup.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The military staged a coup and took control of the government."
  • • "The coup d'etat resulted in the overthrow of the president."

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times10 Jul 2014 Across 1
New York Times18 Apr 2008 Down 35
New York Times13 Feb 2008 Across 16
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