Checker's move Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 6, 2024 · 29-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2002 and December 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 6, 2024 · 29-Down · 5 letters
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to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
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