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Instruments Of Torture Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "THUMBSCREWS" which means:
- noun
- • Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
- • Screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
An example sentence would be:
- • "The prisoner screamed in agony as the thumbscrews were tightened."
- • "The interrogator threatened to use thumbscrews if the suspect didn't cooperate."
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