Take over NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Take over” crossword clue is USURP (5 letters); other puzzles used ADOPT. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on July 22, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS

USURP: to seize and hold without legal authority.

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Best answers for “Take over”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1USURP5Take over
2ADOPT5Take over
3ASIAM5"Take me ___" similar clue
4ANO3"I'll take that as ___" similar clue
5LOSE4Take the L similar clue
6ROB3Take from similar clue
7SOTHERE7"Take that!" similar clue

The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesJuly 22, 2026USURP15 Across
New York TimesSeptember 19, 2025ADOPT1 Across

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What is the 5-letter answer to the Take over crossword clue?

USURP is the 5-letter answer to the “Take over” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Take over crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of July 22, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Take over crossword clue?

Other puzzles used ADOPT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ASIAM (“"Take me ___"”), ANO (“"I'll take that as ___"”), LOSE (“Take the L”).