Seizes, as control

USURPS

["Think of a word that means \"takes over\" or \"grabs power.\""]

The clue "Seizes, as control" leads to the answer "USURPS" through a straightforward definition. To "usurp" means to take control or power, often by force or without the right to do so. The clue uses "seizes" to indicate taking something aggressively, and "as control" specifies what is being taken. Therefore, the answer "USURPS" fits the clue perfectly, as it means to seize control or power. There is no wordplay or pun involved in this clue; it is a direct synonym for the answer.