Obtain by coercion
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EXTORT.
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Why it fits
EXTORT is the 6-letter answer to “Obtain by coercion” in the July 24, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EXTORT both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.