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Compel or force (6)

Ross

I think it could be either:

oblige

coerce

I believe this is a double definition.

'compel' is the first definition.
(coercing is a kind of compelling)

'force' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for coerce that I've seen before include "Force into obedience" , "Forcibly compel" , "'Force, pressurise (6)'" , "Persuade using threats" , "Make or compel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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