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It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CRAMP It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) | (5) | ||
| 8% | CLING Hold on fast | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 7% | AVAST Initially seasick in a vessel, hold fast | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 7% | GRAD One may hold a B.S. | (4) | Universal | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 7% | UNCHASTE Launch astern holding fast | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | WINCE Pained reaction | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | AIL Be pained | (3) | USA Today | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 6% | EELS Snakelike swimmers | (4) | LA Times Daily | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 6% | THROES Painful struggles | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 6% | EEL Slippery swimmer | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 13, 2025 |
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