Wrest Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Wrest crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 11 2023 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Wrest has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | USURP | Wrest | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | OBESE | Like many sumo wrestlers | LA Times |
| 20% | SUMO | Wrestling in a dohyo | Universal |
| 20% | MAT | Wrestling surface | Eugene Sheffer |
Definition
| • | To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess him. |
| • | To commit forcible seizure of place, power, functions, or the like, without right; to commit unjust encroachments; to be, or act as, a usurper. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Wall Street Journal: May 11, 2023
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