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Contraction of the heart Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Contraction of the heart . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SYSTOLE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SYSTOLE Contraction of the heart | (7) | ||
| 35% | SYSTOLES Contractions of the heart | (8) | New York Times | Oct 21, 2017 |
| 35% | SYSTOLIC Of a contraction of the heart. | (8) | ||
| 19% | GOALKEEPER Player at Indian resort's an outcast having contracted leukemia at heart | (10) | ||
| 3% | INCUR Contract eaten by dog? | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 3% | ATRIA Parts of hearts | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 3% | ESIGN Authorize, as a digital contract | (5) | Universal | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | CHEST Heart's place | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 3% | SPASMS Muscle contractions | (6) | USA Today | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 3% | SLAM Criticise bridge contract | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 13, 2025 |
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In the crossword world, "Contraction of the heart" hints at a medical term. "Systole" refers to the phase when the heart muscle contracts to pump blood. It's a key part of the cardiac cycle.