Compel crossword clue
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OBLIGE — the 6-letter solution to “Compel”, entered at 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 29, 2022.
About this clue
“Compel” appeared as 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 29, 2022, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 25, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Compel”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, October 29, 2022, the answer to “Compel” is OBLIGE — 6 letters, entered at 27 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Compel” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been OBLIGE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with O.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.