Overthrow, as a ruler — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the September 22 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
OUST
4 letters
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Throw out, as a tyrant
OUST
4
Forcibly remove from the throne
OUST
4
Remove forcibly, as a king
OUST
4
Remove from office, say
OUST
4
Expel, as a tyrant
OUST
4
Forcibly remove from the throne
OUST
4
Remove from power forcibly, say
OUST
4
Overthrow via a coup, say
OUST
4
Remove forcibly, as a king or dictator
OUST
4
Kick out from office, say
OUST
4
Throw out, as a tyrant
OUST
4
Remove forcibly
OUST
4
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MOB
3
Shape a beard, say (rhymes with "brim")
TRIM
4
Corn on the ___
COB
3
"Sure thing, Captain!"
AYE
3
Like a ready-to-eat fruit
RIPE
4
Suffix for a lemon-based beverage
ADE
3
Coffee alternative for some
TEA
3
"Once ___ a time ..."
UPON
4
Store sign during the day
OPEN
4
Salted part of a shot glass
RIM
3
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