Do a gentle twist when stretched (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELONGATED Do a gentle twist when stretched (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic May 7, 2024
6% CURVEBALLS Unexpected twists (10) New York Times Sep 11, 2026
6% PATS Gentle, comforting touches (4) New York Times Mini Sep 9, 2026
6% PAT Gentle touch (3) Commuter Sep 8, 2026
6% ETA "when do u land?" (3) New York Times Midi Sep 7, 2026
6% ROTINI Pasta with a twist? (6) The Atlantic Sep 6, 2026
6% GLEN Valley with gentle slopes (4) New York Times Sep 5, 2026
6% ERA That's a stretch! (3) The Atlantic Sep 4, 2026
6% EON Significant stretch (3) Wall Street Journal Sep 3, 2026
6% ELASTIC Easily stretched (7) Newsday Sep 1, 2026

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