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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 17% | 9 | Extortion by threat of exposure | |
3 | 17% | 5 | Threat for Damocles | |
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We think the answer is "EXTORTED" which means:
- verb
- • Obtain through intimidation
- • Obtain by coercion or intimidation
- • Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
An example sentence would be:
- • "He extorted money from his unsuspecting victims."
- • "The gang extorted businesses for protection money."
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