Crossword answer
THUMBSCREW
10 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, July 21, 2026
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THUMBSCREW
Clues that lead to THUMBSCREW
Most recent firstAbout THUMBSCREW in crosswords
THUMBSCREW is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Flips through personnel for instrument of persuasion” in the Daily Express crossword on July 21, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
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ISLEOFDOGSReportedly, I adore residents of Battersea, part of London
CONTAGIOUSLike laughter, sometimes
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SETTOMUSICNoted work?
BROOMSTICKWitch carrier (10)
SOMEPEOPLE"Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?
ENANTIOMERAwkwardly mention ear — it's one of a pair, the mirror image of the other
ALASKAROLLSushi bite topped with salmon
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GARDENHOSEKid’s knocked over shed one rebuilt – a wind-up for the horticulturalist? (6,4)
PEACHMELBAFrench dessert with fruit and ice cream
TWITTERINGSound of birds on social media? (10)
Every appearance of THUMBSCREW (4)
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Jul 21, 2026
Flips through personnel for instrument of persuasion · Daily Express · 24 Across
May 2, 2025
Torture device · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Sep 4, 2020
Torture device · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Mar 8, 2019
Torture device · Evening Standard · 8 Down