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The Clue
Distort (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GNARL
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Notes
The answer GNARL is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
Related Clues
Contort
Growl
Knot
Twist
Become knotty
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Make twisted
Make twisty
Tree knot
Tree lump
Twist badly
Twisty tree feature
Definition
GNARL as a noun:
1. (knot, gnarl) = something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"
GNARL as a verb:
1. twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree"
2. (murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl) = make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"