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noun • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction • (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) | ||||||||
| 33% | 6 | To wring or twist with a sudden violent effort. | ||||||
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| 27% | 6 | Sudden violent wind | ||||||
noun • sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation verb • make high-pitched, whiney noises • utter a sudden loud cry • blow in a squall | ||||||||
Sudden Violent Effort Crossword Clue
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SPASM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SPASM
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times29 Aug 1992 | Down 31 | |
| New York Times09 Jan 1990 | Across 5 | |
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