Crossword Genius

Initiative key with force (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enterprise

'initiative' is the definition.
('enterprise' can be a synonym of 'initiative')

'key with force' is the wordplay.
'key' becomes 'enter' (key on a computer keyboard).
'with' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'force' becomes 'prise' (I've seen this before**).
'enter'+'prise'='ENTERPRISE'

(Other definitions for enterprise that I've seen before include "Bold resourcefulness" , "audacity" , "drug business" , "Plan" , "Initiative - undertaking - business" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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