A worm tries wriggling but it always goes forward (5,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMESARROW A worm tries wriggling but it always goes forward (5,5) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
5% CAN "Open a ___ of worms" (3)
5% SQUIRM Wriggle (6) The Times Concise Jun 26, 2026
4% STRAINS Tries hard (7) Thomas Joseph Aug 5, 2026
4% EVERPRESENT Always around (11) USA Today Aug 4, 2026
4% RHINE What flows through Worms (5) The Washington Post Mini Jul 31, 2026
4% IMPEL Push forward (5) Commuter Jul 29, 2026
4% ADVANCES Moves forwards (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 24, 2026
4% CHIC Fashion-forward (4) Newsday Jul 23, 2026
4% EVERMORE Always (8) (8) Mirror Classic Jul 23, 2026

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