Use force crossword clue
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EXERT — the 5-letter solution to “Use force”, entered at 35 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 20, 2022.
About this clue
“Use force” appeared as 35 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 20, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 7, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Use force”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 20, 2022, the answer to “Use force” is EXERT — 5 letters, entered at 35 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 “Use force” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been EXERT, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.
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.