Sudden, perhaps violent, overthrow of a government Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COUPDETAT Sudden, perhaps violent, overthrow of a government (4,1'4) (9)
7% COUP Sudden overthrow of a government (4)
6% JOLT Sudden violent movement (rhymes with "bolt") (4)
6% PUTSCH Violent attempt to overthrow a government (6) The Times Concise Aug 15, 2016
5% WON Now overthrow is gained (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Nov 28, 2025
5% IMPULSE Sudden urge (7) New York Times Mini Nov 27, 2025
5% ATROCITY Violent act (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Nov 27, 2025
5% SNAG Sudden obstacle (4) Newsday Nov 26, 2025
5% ELECTRICSTORM Violent weather event (13) The Times Concise Nov 26, 2025
5% ABRUPT Sudden (6) LA Times Daily Nov 25, 2025
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