Took by force Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Took by force" crossword clue for today's "New York Times" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Took by force" corresponds to the answer "["US", "U"]URPED". Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. US and U: The letters "US" and "U" are critical components of the answer. In the context of the clue, the letter "U" symbolizes the act of taking or usurping something.
2. URPED: The word "URPED" is a variant of "usurped," which means taking something forcibly or wrongfully. In this case, the action associated with "took by force" is captured in the term "usurped."
3. Connection to the Clue: The combination of "US," "U," and "URPED" directly addresses the idea of forcefully taking something, aligning perfectly with the given clue "Took by force."

By understanding the linkage between the clue and the answer provided, solvers can grasp the underlying rationale behind today's crossword puzzle solution.

More Answers:

• ['US', 'U']URPED
• SEIZED
• USURPED
• WRESTED
• EXACTED

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 The Crossword clue "Took by force" published 18 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	27 June 2024	['US', 'U']URPED
Newsday.com	10 February 2023	SEIZED
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	23 March 2022	USURPED
Universal	14 March 2021	USURPED
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	15 February 2020	SEIZED
USA Today	14 November 2019	USURPED
L.A. Times Daily	7 September 2015	SEIZED
L.A. Times Sunday	5 December 2010	WRESTED
Irish Times Simplex	18 June 2004	SEIZED
Wall Street Journal	30 August 2002	SEIZED