Pull Tail From De Energised Insect Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CRICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CRICK

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	35%	11		Alan is chap involved in energised rapping — American music
3	35%	5		Section of prenup re-energised groom

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We think the answer is "CRICK" which means:

noun

• English biochemist who (with watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of dna (1916-2004)
• A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are british)

verb

• Twist (a body part) into a strained position

An example sentence would be:

• "I have a crick in my neck from sleeping in an awkward position."
• "He got a crick in his back after lifting heavy boxes all day."

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The Guardian Cryptic19 Mar 2013	Down 2
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