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Use force to get peace we hear (5)

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I believe the answer is:

wrest

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'use force' is the definition.
'wrest' can be an answer for 'force' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'use' bit.

'peace we hear' is the wordplay.
'peace' becomes 'rest' (I've seen this in other clues).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'rest' is a homophone of 'WREST'.

'to get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for wrest that I've seen before include "Forcibly pull away" , "Forcibly pull (something from someone's grip)" , "Take away by force" , "Strew (anag.)" , "Seize by forceful means" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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