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To seize and hold power by force or without legal right (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 5 letters · last seen August 9, 2026

Answer
USURP
USURP · 5 letters · puzzle shows US***
The Root
USmeans “use”

In a sentence: Jenny, a very efficient employee, will USURP her boss's position if he remains complacent.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To seize and hold power by force or without legal right (verb)” has the answer USURP (5 letters), built on the root US, which means “use”. See the full August 9, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.