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Bring to bear

Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 14 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on October 19, 2026
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EXERT
5 letters · The Independent, October 19, 2026 · Every clue for EXERT
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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen
EXERT5The IndependentOct 19, 2026
USE3Wall Street JournalJun 27, 2026

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate
EXERT5The IndependentOct 19, 2026
EXERT5Thomas JosephAug 3, 2026
EXERT5LA TimesAug 2, 2026
USE3Wall Street JournalJun 27, 2026
EXERT5The IndependentJun 8, 2026
EXERT5The IndependentApr 16, 2026
EXERT5NewsdayMar 19, 2026
EXERT5NewsdayJan 8, 2026
EXERT5The IndependentDec 30, 2025
EXERT5NewsdayJun 13, 2025
USE3NewsdayFeb 27, 2025
EXERT5New York TimesFeb 11, 2025
EXERT5The IndependentAug 4, 2024
EXERT5The IndependentMar 13, 2024

About this clue

The clue “Bring to bear” has appeared 14 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on October 19, 2026, where the answer was EXERT.

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Authority with no pressure to bring to bear Put forth as effort Apply, as pressure (5) Apply, like pressure Wield, as authority Apply, as pressure Put forth Apply (oneself) (5) Make a big effort by cutting tree back (5) Strain (5) Wield, like influence