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The Clue

Obtain via shakedown (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

Bleed, with "from"
Gouge
Wrest
Fleece by force
Get by threat
Obtain by force
Obtain unfairly
Shake down
Squeeze for dough
Wrest by force
Acquire by unsavory means

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