Forcefully made one's way (past) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Forcefully made one's way (past)” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of July 6, 2025? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2025
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MUSCLED is the answer to “Forcefully made one's way (past)”. It means to proceed by force.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To proceed by force.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ULMCDSE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with M and ends with D.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Forcefully made one's way (past)”?
MUSCLED, 7 letters: to proceed by force.
When was “Forcefully made one's way (past)” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of July 6, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with M.