Illicit use of authority Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Illicit use of authority . 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 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRONGARMTACTIC.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRONGARMTACTIC Illicit use of authority (15)
3% STEIN Author's a mug, used to drink a lot (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 5, 2026
3% FENCES Middlemen in illicit transactions (6) New York Times Jun 4, 2026
3% CONTROL Authority (7) Commuter Jun 3, 2026
3% SAYSO Authority (5) Premier Sunday May 24, 2026
3% PENNED Was the author of (6) Newsday May 20, 2026
3% OKS Authorizes (3) New York Times May 1, 2026
3% HOOCH Illicit liquor (5) The Times Concise Apr 29, 2026
3% AFFAIR At a fête, announced illicit romance (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 18, 2026
3% BURNER Illicit phone (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 21, 2026
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