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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 27% | 9 | Unlawful act of obtaining money through intimidation | |
| 3 | 27% | 9 | Wrongfully acquiring money through intimidation | |
Secure Money By Intimidation Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EXTORT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EXTORT
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EXTORT" which means:
- verb
- • Obtain through intimidation
- • Obtain by coercion or intimidation
- • Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner adjective
- • Wrongfully obtained.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The kidnapper tried to extort money from the victim's family."
- • "The corrupt official used his position to extort bribes from businessmen."
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| The Guardian Quick27 Jan 2017 | Across 12 | |
| The Guardian Quick26 Mar 2010 | Across 21 | |
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