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The Clue

Violent upheaval (6 letter answer)

The Answer

THROES

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Notes

The answer THROES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

Related Clues

Anguish
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Definition

THROES as a noun:

1. violent pangs of suffering; "death throes"

THROE as a noun:

1. severe spasm of pain; "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth"
2. hard or painful trouble or struggle; "a country in the throes of economic collapse"