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noun • someone who guards prisoners • a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole • a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air • a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head • slang for sexual intercourse verb • have sexual intercourse with • turn like a screw • cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion • tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions • defeat someone through trickery or deceit | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Illicit attempt to extort money by revealing hidden facts | ||||||
noun • extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information verb • exert pressure on someone through threats • obtain through threats | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | To cheat or extort from someone | ||||||
noun • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) • and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves • the act of gouging verb • force with the thumb • obtain by coercion or intimidation • make a groove in | ||||||||
Extort From S8 Crossword Clue
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SCREW which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCREW
Updated: October 14, 2023
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