Tool was returned after distress (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tool was returned after distress (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FRETSAW.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRETSAW Tool was returned after distress (7) (7)
8% NET Return of figure after tax (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
8% UPSET Distressed (5) Newsday Oct 31, 2025
7% SOS Distress signal (3)
7% COGNAC Conservative is able to leave after returning brandy (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 25, 2025
7% BALLAST Weight of dog returning after everybody else (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Nov 23, 2025
7% TRANSIENT Passing tennis shot after cunning returns (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 18, 2025
7% HARROW Tilling tool (6) LA Times Daily Nov 16, 2025
7% TRENCH Ditch tool to lose weight after time (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 14, 2025
7% AGONY Great distress (5) Newsday Nov 12, 2025
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