Compulsion by force Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 9, 1998 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 9, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 9, 1998 · 9-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
compulsory force or threat; "confessed under duress"
noun
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