The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SPASM , but the solution may also be KNOT which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Muscle problem crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPASM | 38 % | 5 |
| KNOT | 25 % | 4 |
| CRAMP | 13 % | 5 |
| STRAIN | 13 % | 6 |
| TIC | 6 % | 3 |
| ACHE | 6 % | 4 |
Why may KNOT be the right solution?
The answer "KNOT" is the right solution for the clue "Muscle problem" because a knot refers to a tight or tense area in a muscle. It is a common term used to describe muscle spasms or localized areas of muscle tension.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Muscle problem
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- myopathy
- spasm
- ache
- knot
- strain
- tic
- cramp
- sag
- tear
- beef
- kink
- flab
Crossword Answer definitions
SPASM noun- A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
- A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
- A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
- To produce and undergo a spasm.
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 SPASM
- Burst of emotion
- Crick in the neck, e.g.
- Involuntary contraction
- Leg cramp
- Leg cramp, e.g.
- Sudden contraction
- Big jerk
- Outburst
- Throe
- Twitch
More clues leading to the result KNOT
- Board imperfection
- Clove hitch, e.g.
- Connection
- It may be square
- Sheepshank
- Tangle
- Headphone cable headache
- Clove hitch or sheepshank
- Entwine
- Granny, e.g.
More clues leading to the result CRAMP
- Charley horse
- Writer's problem
- Contraction
- Restrain
- Restrict
- Swimming problem
- Muscle woe
- Constrict
- Muscle ailment
- Marathoner's woe
More clues leading to the result STRAIN
- Go beyond the limit
- Air, or pressure
- Overexert
- Exertion
- Considerable effort
- Muscle problem
- Use a sieve
- Variety
- Back problem
- Sports injury
More clues leading to the result TIC
- Spasm
- Twitch
- Quirk
- Annoying facial movement
- Half a miniature mint?
- Jitter
- Can be facial
- Muscle spasm
- Muscular contraction
- Personal quirk