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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Attempt at gaining control last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is POWERGRAB.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POWERGRAB Attempt at gaining control (9) USA Today Jul 31, 2025
43% MOVEDINON Attempted to gain control of (9) Wall Street Journal Oct 28, 2017
38% SIEGE Persistent attempt to gain control. (5)
3% TRY Attempt (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 23, 2026
3% LUCRE Monetary gain (5) Newsday Feb 19, 2026
3% SPUN Gained no ground (4) Newsday Feb 14, 2026
3% WRESTS Gains by force (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 9, 2026
3% CURB Control, as enthusiasm (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 7, 2026
3% STAB Attempt (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 31, 2026
3% ENTRY Almost stop attempt to gain access (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 30, 2026

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