Exhibiting some force Crossword Clue

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Exhibiting some force Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. serving or intended to coerce

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FORCE (noun)
1. (of a law) having legal validity
2. group of people willing to obey orders
FORCE (verb)
1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

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21. Spoils

22. "Don't flick that cigarette over here!"

24. "Incredible! This mosquito net didn't let in even one bug!"

26. Greatest potential accomplishment, metaphorically

27. Non-free-range farm fixture

29. Container weight

30. Pick up at school

31. Actor Pascal

32. Kiss

34. Celestial sphere

35. Went from 0 to 60, say

37. Nipsey Russell's role in 1978's "The Wiz"

40. ___ America (And So Can You!) (Stephen Colbert best seller)

42. Device for cutting bangs?

45. More in need of a sticky roller

47. Zealous

48. Guide for writing a perfect letter

49. Adorn

50. Some skin-care products

52. "Dear Lord! His Majesty's beard is out of control!"

55. Comics cry of dismay

58. ___ code

59. Tiny and scurrying, perhaps

63. "Just dropped off some of your newly buffed knight's protection!"

71. Green gemstone

72. Brand of bubbly, informally

73. ___ de vie

74. "Might you give me a bigger boat?"

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90. Zest

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7. Abbr. on a paper tray

8. Whiled away the hours

9. Gave medicine

10. Different

11. Poke ___

12. Start of a pirate chant

13. "There I am in the photo"

14. Winter hours in Conn.

16. Part of a personal air filtration system

17. Degree in math?

21. ["Ha ha 2 funny!!!!]

23. Thirst

25. Lots and lots

28. Certain URL ending

31. A pop

33. Favorite drink of 111-Across

35. What wine or citrus adds to a sauce

36. Hairstyle helpers

38. Allergic reaction

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41. E.R. V.I.P.s

43. High school subj

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45. Bank security feature

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57. ___ royale (cocktail)

60. Indignation

61. New Zealand parrot that can solve logic puzzles

62. End of an academic address

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65. Biblical kingdom near the Dead Sea

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67. Stitching on a Cardinal's cap

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