Forcible takeover Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Forcible takeover . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SEIZURE.

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Crossword Answer For Forcible takeover:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEIZURE Forcible takeover (7)
3% COUPDETAT Sudden violent takeover of power (4,5) (9) Puzzler Nov 25, 2025
3% ERASE Remove a seer forcibly (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Nov 20, 2025
3% WRESTS Takes forcibly (6) Universal Oct 26, 2025
3% LBOS Type of corp. takeovers (4) Newsday Oct 26, 2025
3% COERCE Impel forcibly (6) Premier Sunday Sep 28, 2025
3% COUPS Takeovers (5) (5) Mirror Quick Sep 25, 2025
3% COUPSETTING Location for a hostile takeover? (11) Wall Street Journal Sep 3, 2025
3% LBO Corp. takeover (3) Premier Sunday Aug 24, 2025
3% COUP Political takeover (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 21, 2025
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In this clue, "forcible takeover" hints at an aggressive action. "Seizure" fits as it means taking possession forcefully. It's a legal term but also used in medical contexts for sudden attacks. The wordplay here combines a strong action with a precise term.