Force (open) Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 1, 2008 · 27-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 1, 2008 · 27-Across · 3 letters
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to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
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