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“Seize control of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Seize control of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter P
U ? ? ? P

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

U S U R P

The answer to “Seize control of” is USURP

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Seize control of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is USURP — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Seize control of”

What is the answer to “Seize control of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USURP — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Seize control of”?

The answer USURP contains 5 letters.

Was “Seize control of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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