Straightening Muscles Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EXTENSORS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EXTENSORS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	27%	7		Straightening
3	27%	4		Needing straightening

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We think the answer is "EXTENSORS" which means:

noun

• A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

An example sentence would be:

• "The extensors in my arms are sore from lifting weights."
• "Physical therapy includes exercises that strengthen the extensors in your wrists and fingers."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times30 Jul 1982	Down 9
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