Confiscate Crossword Clue

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Confiscate Crossword Answer

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TAKE

(4 letters)

ESCHEAT

(7 letters)

SEIZE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
2. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CONFISCATE (verb)
1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
CONFISCATE (adjective)
1. surrendered as a penalty

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TAKE
(4 letters)
ESCHEAT
(7 letters)
Seize
(5 letters)

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