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noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
| 31% | 9 | The act of accepting a higher offer from a different buyer after originally accepting a lower offer | ||||||
verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price | ||||||||
| 30% | 3 | Second of second; second page; second sight | ||||||
noun • apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses | ||||||||
Fool Accepting Second Unexpected Development Crossword Clue
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TWIST which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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TWIST
Updated: October 12, 2023
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