Forcibly seize snooker equipment from reporter (5)

I believe the answer is:

wrest

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'forcibly seize' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for wrest that I've seen before include "Strew (anag.)" , "Snatch from" , "Seize by forceful means" , "The old piano tuner" , "Forcibly remove (from another's possession)" .)

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