Twist when there's authority for it (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Twist when there's authority for it (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PLAIT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAIT Twist when there's authority for it (5) (5)
90% TORQUE Twisting force (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 10, 2026
90% BRAID Hair in a twist (5) Newsday Nov 8, 2026
90% DANCE Tango or twist (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 3, 2026
90% WRIEST Most twisted (6) LA Times Daily Oct 4, 2026
90% BENT Twisted; aptitude (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 4, 2026
90% LOOP Twist (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 20, 2026
85% PIVOT Swivel, twist around (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 8, 2026
85% IMPALA Antelope with twisted horns (6) LA Times Daily Nov 8, 2026
85% ELEVATOR Twisting a lever to lift (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 5, 2026
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