The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SPRAINS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Unfortunate twists crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPRAINS | 100 % | 7 |
Why may SPRAINS be the right solution?
"Unfortunate twists" is a clue that hints at an injury that occurs when a joint is suddenly bent or twisted out of its normal range of motion, which is commonly known as a "sprain."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Unfortunate twists
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Crossword Answer definitions
SPRAINS noun- The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
- To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
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