The Clue
Muscle malady (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CRAMP
Tags
Notes
The answer CRAMP is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
CRAMP as a noun:
1. (spasm, cramp, muscle spasm) = a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
2. a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
3. (cramp, cramp iron) = a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
CRAMP as a verb:
1. secure with a cramp; "cramp the wood"
2. (hamper, halter, cramp, strangle) = prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"