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Forcibly strikes for money (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pounds

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'forcibly strikes' is the definition.
'pounds' can be an answer for 'strikes' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'forcibly' bit.

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(Other definitions for pounds that I've seen before include "Sterling units of money or weights" , "reserves" , "Strikes; money" , "Enclosures for dogs and cars" , "Imperial units of weight" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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