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noun • something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency | ||||||||
| 35% | 10 | Compel someone to act under duress | ||||||
verb • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid • maintain a certain pressure • increase the pressure in or of | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Compel to clarify or to act | ||||||
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Compel Someone To Act As A Substitute Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MAKEDO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAKEDO
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Aug 2014 | Across 10 | |
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