Crossword Genius

Take away by force all others picked up (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wrest

'take away by force' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'all others picked up' is the wordplay.
'all others' becomes 'rest' (as in the rest of a group).
'picked up' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'rest' is a homophone of 'WREST'.

(Other definitions for wrest that I've seen before include "Seize forcibly" , "Twist" , "Remove with force" , "Grab" , "Take away forcibly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app