| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEPOSER | Coup leader, e.g. |
| TAKEOVER | Coup, e.g. |
| USURPER | Coup participant, e.g. |
| USURPER | One in a coup, e.g. |
| LURE | Loss leader, e.g. |
| MUSICALDIRECTOR | Orchestra leader, e.g. |
| NCO | Squad leader, e.g.: Abbr. |
| CALIPH | Self-proclaimed leader of ISIS, e.g. |
