It's tightened around the neck to cause strangulation Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue It's tightened around the neck to cause strangulation . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GARROTTE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GARROTTE It's tightened around the neck to cause strangulation (8)
6% TONK Belt to put in loops and tighten around (4) The Times Cryptic Feb 27, 2026
6% BOA Feathers around the neck (3) (3) The Guardian Quick Feb 5, 2026
6% TIE Item worn around the neck (3)
6% CAPO It tightens around the neck (4) Universal Aug 5, 2016
5% GALL Neck or cheek (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 9, 2026
5% LOOSETOOTH Molar a dentist can tighten (10) Newsday Mar 9, 2026
5% WAIST Place for some belt-tightening (5) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
5% TONER Pore-tightening cosmetic (5) Newsday Mar 6, 2026
5% MONKEYWRENCH Tightening tool (6,6) (12) The Guardian Quick Mar 3, 2026
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