NOUN: "the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. main force of a blow etc

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ATTACK (noun)
1. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
ATTACK (verb)
1. attack in speech or writing
2. take the initiative and go on the offensive
PRINCIPAL (noun)
1. the educator who has executive authority for a school
2. the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account
PRINCIPAL (adjective)
1. most important element

Hint 3: Anagram

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BURNT

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