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noun • a twisting squeeze verb • twist and press out of shape • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish • obtain by coercion or intimidation • twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid | ||||||||
| 38% | 8 | Pretty girls using extortion in plant | ||||||
noun • a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model adjective satellite • appealing to the emotions as well as the eye • lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | ||||||||
| 36% | 9 | Getting money by using threats | ||||||
noun • an exorbitant charge • unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) • the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) | ||||||||
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WRINGING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WRINGING
Updated: October 11, 2023
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