Oliver sees worm wriggling in retreat Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CROMWELL Oliver sees worm wriggling in retreat (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 11, 2016
3% TIMESARROW A worm tries wriggling but it always goes forward (5,5) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
3% SQUIRM Wriggle (6) The Times Concise Jun 26, 2026
2% CAN Worm container (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 6, 2026
2% OVA Starters of olives, vegetables and eggs (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 5, 2026
2% GRUEL Oliver Twist meal (5) Newsday Sep 3, 2026
2% BEETLE Glow-worm, eg (6) (6) Mirror Classic Sep 3, 2026
2% TAPE Worm, measure or deck (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Sep 2, 2026
2% BAIT Worms and such on hooks (4) New York Times Aug 31, 2026
2% EARTHWORM Rewarm hot wriggling wriggler (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 31, 2026

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