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It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CRAMP.
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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% | UNCHASTE Launch astern holding fast | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | ACHY Painful (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | ACHE Dull pain | (4) | USA Today | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | EELS Wriggly swimmers | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | EEL Snakelike swimmer | (3) | USA Today | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | SORE Painful (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | GALLOPS Runs fast | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | WHOA "Not so fast!" | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 30, 2025 |
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