Cryptic crossword clue
Force in tornado unleashed as Shuttle moves? 2-3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TO-AND-FRO

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The straight part
We know that "as Shuttle moves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as shuttle moves = to-and-fro.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TO-AND-FRO mean?

TO-AND-FRO noun
  1. The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
TO-AND-FRO verb
  1. To go back and forth; to alternate.
TO-AND-FRO adjective
  1. Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

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