Crossword clue
“Unscrupulous control attempt”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
POWERGRABLetters9
Starts withP
Ends withB
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Unscrupulous control attempt” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 19, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with B, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Unscrupulous control attempt” clue?+
The answer is POWERGRAB (9 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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