"Rebel takeovers" is one of the trickiest clues in today's NYT Mini Crossword, but don't worry, we will help you solve the case and complete the puzzle.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for October 3!
The answer to the clue “Insurgent takeovers” from the October 11 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “COUPS.” According to the Oxford English Dictionary, coups are a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power by a government.
I found this particular clue relatively easy, although I have studied a lot of history and read a lot of books on military matters, so I may have an advantage over others. If you have no background knowledge, this clue may be a challenge, so I give this clue a four out of five.
If you're bored during your commute or lunch break and want to try other puzzles, try the mini crosswords from the LA Times or Washington Post. If you want to stick with the NYT, check out the Strands or Spelling Bee puzzles.
