Crossword clue
“Government overthrow”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
COUPLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withP
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Government overthrow” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with P.
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What is the answer to the “Government overthrow” clue?+
The answer is COUP (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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