Seize Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 18, 2026 · 10-Down
Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 18, 2026 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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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"
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