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verb • put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • ask (for something) • coat, cover or smear a surface with • be applicable to; as to an analysis • give or convey physically • avail oneself to • ensure observance of laws and rules • refer (a word or name) to a person or thing • apply oneself to | ||||||||
| 28% | 11 | Establishing oppressive rule by force | ||||||
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| 24% | 14 | A rule that has no retrospective force | ||||||
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Be In Force As A Rule Crossword Clue
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APPLY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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APPLY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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