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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% | SOFT ___-hearted (kind) | (4) | ||
| 3% | OBDURATE Hard-hearted | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 3% | GAG ___ reflex (throat contraction) | (3) | ||
| 3% | RESIGN Terminate a contract - or extend it? | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 3% | HOME "___ is where the heart is" | (4) | ||
| 3% | BIDSON Competes for, as a contract | (6) | New York Times | Nov 16, 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.