What does the cryptic crossword clue "Amphibian getting on with bit of force (6)" mean?

The definition is "force". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. NEWT (synonym of "Amphibian") + ON (synonym of "on") [first letter: "bit of"]; definition: "force" The answer is NEWTON.

Amphibian getting on with bit of force (6)

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