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To seize and hold by force without legal right; to use without authority (verb)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 5 letters · last seen November 4, 2026
Answer
USURP
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The Root
USmeans “use”
In a sentence: Rebels collected enough support and military munitions to USURP the leader's position.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To seize and hold by force without legal right; to use without authority (verb)” has the answer USURP (5 letters), built on the root US, which means “use”. See the full November 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.
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