The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word THROE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Contraction, for one crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| THROE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may THROE be the right solution?
"Contraction" is a synonym for "throes," which means intense or violent pain and struggle. "Throe" is a singular form of "throes," making it a valid answer for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Contraction, for one
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- beat
- flex
- heart
- pulse
- round
- shoot
- shoulder
- ant
- double
- draw
- halt
- labor
Crossword Answer definitions
THROE noun- A pang, spasm.
- (usually plural) A hard struggle.
- A tool for splitting wood into shingles; a frow.
- To put in agony.
- To struggle in extreme pain; to be in agony; to agonize.
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