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Commandeers (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

usurps

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">commandeers</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for usurps that I've seen before include "Takes a position of power illegally" , "Encroaches upon" , "Takes power wrongfully, wrests" , "Seize and hold by force" , "takes place" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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