It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRAMP It may hold fast and be painful to a swimmer (5) (5)
6% EEL Slippery swimmer (3) New York Times Oct 11, 2026
6% ACHE Dull pain (4) Premier Sunday Oct 11, 2026
6% OWS Sounds of pain (3) New York Times Oct 10, 2026
6% PRESSSTUD What should hold fast hacks and stallion (9) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 9, 2026
6% RAPID Fast-paced (5) Commuter Oct 9, 2026
6% GILL Bit of a breather for a swimmer (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 9, 2026
6% KEEP Hold on to (4) New York Times Midi Oct 8, 2026
6% OOF "That sounds painful" (3) Universal Oct 7, 2026
6% ESTATESALE Something you may be willing to hold? (10) New York Times Oct 3, 2026
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