Compulsion by threat Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 29, 2011 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 29, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 29, 2011 · 47-Down · 6 letters
DURESS0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
compulsory force or threat; "confessed under duress"
noun
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