The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WRINGING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1994.
Using extortion crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WRINGING | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Using extortion
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- wringing
- extortionate
- gouge
- sweat
- screw
- screwed
- hold-up
- rackets
- blackmail
- graft
- racket
- racketeer
Crossword Answer definitions
WRINGING verb- To squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out.
- To extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it.
- To obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force.
- To draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response.
- To hold (something) tightly and press or twist.
- To cause pain or distress to (someone / one's heart, soul, etc.).
- To slide two ultraflat surfaces together such that their faces bond.
- To twist, as if in pain.
- To give an incorrect meaning to (words, teachings, etc.).
- To subject (someone) to extortion; to afflict or oppress in order to enforce compliance.
- To bend or strain out of its position.
- The act by which something is wrung.
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