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Sudden Contraction Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPASM" which means:
- noun
- • A painful and involuntary muscular contraction
- • (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) verb
- • To produce and undergo a spasm.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had a sudden spasm of pain in his leg."
- • "The athlete experienced a muscle spasm during the race."
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New York Times30 Nov 2023 | Across 25 | |
New York Times19 Aug 2001 | Across 69 | |
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