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The Clue
Get by threat (6 letter answer)
The Answer
EXTORT
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Notes
The answer EXTORT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Gouge
Wrest
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Obtain by force
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Shake down
Squeeze for dough
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Acquire by unsavory means
Obtain via shakedown
Definition
EXTORT as a verb:
1. obtain through intimidation
2. (extort, squeeze, rack, gouge, wring) = obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
3. (extort, wring from) = get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner