One has to exert some pull to make headway (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ROWER One has to exert some pull to make headway (5) (5)
7% OARSMEN They have to exert some pull to make headway (7) (7)
6% STRAIN Exert (6) (6) Mirror Quick Aug 31, 2025
6% STRUM Pull some strings? (5) Universal Aug 17, 2025
6% PROGRESS "SS Groper" is making headway (8) (8)
6% ATTRACT Exert some pull (7)
5% MCS Makes some introductions, informally (3) New York Times Sep 6, 2025
5% YANK Pull suddenly (4) The Telegraph Quick Sep 5, 2025
5% TOW Pull with a hitch (3) Universal Sep 4, 2025
5% BAKES Makes some bread (5) USA Today Sep 2, 2025
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