*Coup d'état, e.g. Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · 27-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 29, 2015 · 27-Across · 8 letters
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a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
noun
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