Take over without authority (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Take over without authority (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is USURP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% USURP Take over without authority (5) (5)
67% USURPER Pursuer murdered one who takes over without authority (7) (7)
10% RELIEVE Take over for (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 20, 2026
10% STEAL Take without permission (5)
9% STEALS Takes without permission (6) Commuter Dec 12, 2025
8% ENDED Was over (5) New York Times Feb 22, 2026
8% ENABLE Authorize (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 7, 2026
8% LESS Without (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 5, 2026
8% ENTITLE Authorize (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 31, 2026
8% WRITER Author (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 25, 2026
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