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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRETSAW Tool was returned after distress (7) (7)
8% TIDINGS News of strikes after IT returns (7) The Telegraph Cryptic May 11, 2026
8% UPSET Distress (5) The Telegraph Quick Apr 14, 2026
7% SOS Distress signal (3)
7% ITSGOODTOBEHOME Words said after returning from vacation, perhaps (15) USA Today May 8, 2026
7% ADZE Woodworking tool (4) New York Times May 7, 2026
7% AWLS Leather tools (4) Universal May 4, 2026
7% EDGER Groundskeeper's tool (5) Universal May 1, 2026
7% FEARFUL Distressed following reprimand (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 30, 2026
7% AGONY Deep distress (5) Newsday Apr 29, 2026
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