Swift attack seizing power (5)

I believe the answer is:

rapid

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(Other definitions for rapid that I've seen before include "Speedy (5)" , "Quick or swift" , "Express" , "Quickly accomplished" , "Showing pace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.

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