Wriggle Squirm Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	58%	8		To wriggle or wriggle into a tight or narrow space
3	51%	10		To wriggle or squirm

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WRITHE" which means:

verb

• To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

noun

• A contortion.
• (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot

An example sentence would be:

• "The snake writhed in the grass."
• "The wounded soldier writhed in agony."

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The Guardian Speedy21 Nov 2021	Down 16
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