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noun • instrument of torture that crushes the thumb • screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers | ||||||||
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noun • a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel verb • lodge in barracks • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts • laugh at with contempt and derision | ||||||||
Instruments Of Torture Crossword Clue
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THUMBSCREWS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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THUMBSCREWS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Class of musical instruments that includes both stringed instruments and instruments that are played by plucking or striking the strings | |
2 | Instruments of torture worn by devout believers | |
3 | Jeers to counter the instruments of torture
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 Jun 2007 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Jun 2007 |
4 | Modern music on sound system in street party, a form of torture
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Sep 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Sep 2018 |
5 | Old torture instrument
The Guardian Quick -
05 Nov 2018 | The Guardian Quick / 05 Nov 2018 |
6 | Tip-off assured after torture and coercion
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Oct 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Oct 2009 |
7 | Torture chamber item
New York Times -
31 Dec 1996 | New York Times / 31 Dec 1996 |
