What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Exhibiting some force" from August 31, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Exhibiting some force”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

COERCIVE

Letters8

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Exhibiting some force” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exhibiting some force” clue?+

The answer is COERCIVE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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