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Use Threats And To Obtain Support Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
verb

• rest on for support

39%6Obtain by threats
verb

• obtain through intimidation

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

31%14 Opposing threats with threats
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The Guardian Cryptic15 Jul 2002 Down 21
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