The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CORKSCREW which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Move in spirals crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CORKSCREW | 50 % | 9 |
| CURL | 50 % | 4 |
Why may CORKSCREW be the right solution?
"Corkscrew" is the right solution because it refers to a tool used to open bottles that has a spiral shape, which is similar to the movement described in the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Move in spirals
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- curl
- curls
- wreathe
- coil
- drift
- drifting
- scroll
- scrolling
- heterodromous
- strophe
- corkscrew
- gyrate
Crossword Answer definitions
CORKSCREW noun- An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
- The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
- A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
- (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
- To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
- To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
- To extract information or consent from someone.
- Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result CORKSCREW
- Opener at a bar
- Rotini's shape
- Bottle of fine wine opener
- Bottle opener
- Oenophile's need
- Wine cellar tool
- *Shape of rotini pasta
- Wine-bottle accessory
- Bottle opener.
- Zigzag