What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Take forcibly" from April 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Take forcibly”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WREST

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 12, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Take forcibly” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Take forcibly” clue?+

The answer is WREST (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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