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 Government overthrow (4) New York Times Midi Mar 24, 2026
6% PUTSCH Violent attempt to overthrow a government (6) The Times Concise Aug 15, 2016
5% ISSO "This __ sudden!!" (4) Newsday May 3, 2026
5% RULE Govern (4) LA Times Daily May 3, 2026
5% SPARS Participates in a violent practice? (5) The Washington Post Mini May 1, 2026
5% BUREAU Government office (6) Wall Street Journal Apr 25, 2026
5% URGE Sudden desire (4) Commuter Apr 24, 2026
5% THUG Brainless violent type (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 24, 2026
5% IMPULSE Sudden inclination (7) Newsday Apr 23, 2026
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