"When push comes to ___" (5)

I believe the answer is:

shove

(Other definitions for shove that I've seen before include "Barge" , "Push rudely" , "- - -halfpenny (pub game)" , "Push or propel" , "Jostle" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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