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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 21-Down
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between August 1997 and August 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 19, 2026 · 21-Down · 5 letters
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put to use; "exert one's power or influence"
verb
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Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2002 and October 2018.POSIT5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 25, 2024.SAID4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 2, 2022.EMIT4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 9, 2018.ASSERT6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 10, 2015.EXERTED7 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 30, 2005.POSITED7 lettersanswer page
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New York Times · Friday, October 9, 2020 · 5 letters
- Bring to bear, as pressure
New York Times · Tuesday, December 24, 2019 · 5 letters
- Apply, as force
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- Wield, as influence
New York Times · Sunday, November 25, 2012 · 5 letters
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