Unseat, as a king Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Unseat, as a king” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 25, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025
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OUST is the answer to “Unseat, as a king”. It means to expel or remove from a position or place.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To expel or remove from a position or place.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UOTS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Give the boot”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Unseat, as a king”?
OUST, 4 letters: to expel or remove from a position or place.
When was “Unseat, as a king” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 25, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with O.