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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • squeeze or press together • become tight or as if tight | ||||
| 40% | 9 | American Tories | ||
noun • a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) | ||||
| 26% | 9 | Reportedly | ||
adverb • according to what has been alleged | ||||
Contract Tories Reportedly Swindled
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CONSTRICT which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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CONSTRICT
Updated: November 18, 2025
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1 | Dutch painter of works including The Astronomer, The Lacemaker and The Milkmaid whose techniques were imitated by renowned art forger Han van Meegeren who swindled Hermann Göring and the Nazis
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08 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 08 Apr 2023 |
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New York Times -
28 Jan 2006 | New York Times / 28 Jan 2006 |
3 | Opponent of the Tories | |
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25 May 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 May 2005 |
5 | Supporters are often known as Tories | |
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25 Mar 1980 | New York Times / 25 Mar 1980 |
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26 Oct 1983 | New York Times / 26 Oct 1983 |
