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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025

Pushes with force

Answer:

THRUSTS

Hint:

Think of the aggressive moves a fencer might make or how a rocket propels itself upward.

Explanation:

Pushes with force" directly hints at the word "thrusts," which means to shove or drive something forward with strength. The verb is straightforward here—no wordplay or hidden meanings—just a clear definition. You might also think of "thrust" in contexts like sword fighting or rocket propulsion, where forceful pushing is key.

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