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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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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GARROTTE It's tightened around the neck to cause strangulation | (8) | ||
| 6% | TIES Fastens around necks (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 6% | SNUGS Tightens securely | (5) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 6% | CAPO It tightens around the neck | (4) | Universal | Aug 5, 2016 |
| 5% | NAPES Neck backs | (5) | Premier Sunday | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 5% | ALOST "It's -- cause!" | (5) | Premier Sunday | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 5% | NAPE Back of the neck | (4) | USA Today | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 5% | EVEN Neck and neck | (4) | USA Today | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 5% | PEG String tightener on a guitar | (3) | New York Times | Sep 17, 2025 |
| 5% | EDITORS People tightening text | (7) | USA Today | Sep 13, 2025 |
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