Crossword clue
Compulsion crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Compulsion”, from 4–13 letters. The most likely answer is URGE.
All answers for “Compulsion”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| URGE Best match | 4 | Strong inner impulse |
| NEED | 4 | Something felt as necessary |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FORCE | 5 | Coercion by strength |
| DRIVE | 5 | Strong motivating urge |
| MANIA | 5 | Excessive enthusiasm or craving |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DURESS | 6 | Threats used to compel |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| IMPULSE | 7 | Sudden urge to act |
| CRAVING | 7 | Powerful desire |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| COERCION | 8 | Forcing by threats |
| PRESSURE | 8 | Persuasion by force |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| OBSESSION | 9 | Idea that dominates the mind |
| NECESSITY | 9 | State of being required |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| CONSTRAINT | 10 | Force that restricts or compels |
| OBLIGATION | 10 | Duty one is bound to |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| PREOCCUPATION | 13 | Thought that dominates the mind |
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What does “Compulsion” mean?
A noun with two main senses: the act of forcing someone to do something, and an irresistible inner urge to behave in a certain way.
Solving tip
For the outward sense try FORCE, DURESS or COERCION; for the inward one, URGE, DRIVE or OBSESSION. URGE is the common four-letter answer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Compulsion"?
The most likely answer is URGE (4 letters) — Strong inner impulse. Other common answers are FORCE (5), COERCION (8), DURESS (6), OBSESSION (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Compulsion"?
Answers to "Compulsion" range from 4–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.