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To seize and hold by force without legal right; to use without authority (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To seize and hold by force without legal right; to use without authority (verb)”? The solution is USURP, a 5-letter word built on the root US (“use”). It appeared in the November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
USURP
US***USmeans “use”
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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”. Browse the full November 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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