Seize power in a monarchy
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Taking control by force can shake the royal throne! 👑
CodyCross Small
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- 7Small islandsISLES
- 11__ Rico, third largest US islandPUERTO
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. 2002 fantasy novel by teenager Christopher Paolini — Answer: ERAGON. Hint: This dragon-filled adventure launched a popular series by a young author! 🐉
- 2. Bars that serve food in United Kingdom — Answer: PUBS. Hint: Think of cozy places to grab a pint and a bite in Britain! 🍻
- 3. Control + P on a Windows computer — Answer: PRINT. Hint: What you do to get a hard copy of your digital work! 🖨️
- 4. Covered in small rocks or pebbles — Answer: STONY. Hint: Think of something that feels rough underfoot and is often found in nature! 🪨
- 5. Moving to the surface of — Answer: ONTO. Hint: Think about a direction that implies getting to a higher plane! 🌍
- 6. Seize power in a monarchy — Answer: USURP. Hint: Taking control by force can shake the royal throne! 👑
- 7. Small islands — Answer: ISLES. Hint: Think of cozy spots scattered across the water! 🏝️
- 8. Stringed toy, often with a ball-bearing axle — Answer: YOYO. Hint: This toy goes up and down on a string, and it’s fun to show off tricks! 🪀
- 9. Tubular predecessor to the flute — Answer: PIPE. Hint: Think of a musical instrument that channels air in a straight line! 🎶
- 10. __ Garcia, Spanish golfer who won 2017 Masters — Answer: SERGIO. Hint: This golfer shares a name with a popular Spanish first name! ⛳
- 11. __ Rico, third largest US island — Answer: PUERTO. Hint: Think of a vibrant Caribbean destination that's part of the U.S.! 🌴
- 12. __-eyed; can't see clearly because you're tired — Answer: BLEARY. Hint: When your eyes feel heavy and fuzzy from lack of sleep, you might just need a nap! 😴
Down
The answer to “Seize power in a monarchy” in the CodyCross Small crossword is USURP — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the CodyCross Small crossword on July 25, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 6-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Seize power in a monarchy” answer
USURP (5 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is USURP.
Why the answer is USURP
Taking control by force can shake the royal throne! 👑
When else has “Seize power in a monarchy” appeared?
CodyCross Small reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
July 25, 2026 (this puzzle) → USURP. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the CodyCross Small crossword on July 25, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Moving to the surface of → ONTO
- Small islands → ISLES
- Covered in small rocks or pebbles → STONY
- Stringed toy, often with a ball-bearing axle → YOYO
- Control + P on a Windows computer → PRINT
- Tubular predecessor to the flute → PIPE
- Bars that serve food in United Kingdom → PUBS
- __ Garcia, Spanish golfer who won 2017 Masters → SERGIO
Want every clue in one place? The full CodyCross Small answer list for July 25, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live CodyCross Small answers are always one tap from the today page.
About the CodyCross Small
The CodyCross Small Crossword is the shorter of the two puzzles in the app's daily Today's Crossword mode, from Fanatee — roughly ten clues on a connected grid, refreshed every day at midnight. Clues span general knowledge, science, history, geography, and pop culture, so a single unfamiliar fact is usually what sends solvers looking for one confirmed answer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Seize power in a monarchy”?
The answer is USURP, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the CodyCross Small crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Seize power in a monarchy”?
5 letters: USURP.
Where did this clue appear?
In the CodyCross Small crossword on July 25, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 6-Across.
Can “Seize power in a monarchy” have a different answer?
Yes — CodyCross Small sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's CodyCross Small answers?
The full grid for July 25, 2026 is on the CodyCross Small answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.