Very contorted tree getting support that's essential to staying upright Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VERTEBRA Very contorted tree getting support that's essential to staying upright (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 9, 2015
7% BENT Contorted (4) Commuter Jan 8, 2026
6% ERECT Upright (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 3, 2026
5% PLANET Earth? Tons supporting tree (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
5% STANCHION Upright frame (9) Puzzler Backwords Jan 29, 2026
5% AMINO Essential __ acids (5) Commuter Jan 28, 2026
5% GOAPE Get very angry (5) Newsday Jan 27, 2026
5% TOES Stay on your __ (4) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
5% RISER Upright part of a stair (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 21, 2026
5% OAR Rowing essential (3)

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