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Force to move- it’s only temporary (9)
Guardian Quiptic #1381 by Anto · View full puzzle

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Definition: "it's only temporary"
This is a charade - where two or more words are joined together to form the answer. Look for parts of the clue that can be split into separate words.
Split this clue into two parts: 'Force to move' gives you one word, and there's a synonym for 'move' that forms the second part. Put these two words together.
Answer: MAKESHIFT | This is a charade of MAKE (force to) + SHIFT (move) = MAKESHIFT (temporary)
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