Clues for the word "CRAMP"
We've had 77 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 140 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on February 02, 2026.
Definition of cramp
- n. - That which confines or contracts; a restraint; a shackle; a hindrance.
- n. - A device, usually of iron bent at the ends, used to hold together blocks of stone, timbers, etc.; a cramp iron.
- n. - A rectangular frame, with a tightening screw, used for compressing the joints of framework, etc.
- n. - A piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape.
- n. - A spasmodic and painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, as of the leg.
- v. t. - To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder.
- v. t. - To fasten or hold with, or as with, a cramp.
- v. t. - to bind together; to unite.
- v. t. - To form on a cramp; as, to cramp boot legs.
- v. t. - To afflict with cramp.
- n. - Knotty; difficult.
Referring Clues
- Restrain
- Writer's woe
- Ache
- Muscle malady
- Supposed result of swimming immediately after eating
- Swimmer's concern
- Hamper
- Marathoner's woe
- Restrict
- Triathlete's problem
- Distance runner's complaint
- Writer's problem
- Runner's woe
- Muscle problem
- Muscle annoyance
- Hinder
- Swimmer's woe
- Muscle woe
- Charley horse, e.g.
- Swimmer's bane
- Style inhibitor?
- Swimmer's problem
- Writer's pain
- Tic for one
- Swimmer's pain
- Inhibit
- See 20-Across
- Charley horse
- "Don't ___ my style!"
- Confine
- Painful spasm
- Calf muscle malady
- Charley horse, for instance
- Runner's bane
- Constrain
- Muscle twinge
- Marathoner's concern
- Muscle spasm
- Encumber
- PMS problem
- Charlie horse, e.g.
- Muscle ailment
- Painful muscle contraction
- Painful muscle contraction - runner's problem, primarily
- Involuntary muscular contraction
- Muscular contraction
- Painful muscular contraction
- Confine - muscular spasm
- Muscular pain
- Reportedly 26 not very good, a pain
- Involuntary and painful contraction of a muscle
- Right for inclusion in theatrical hamper
- Painful muscle problem
- With a muscular problem an athlete has little power
- What some people do to your style
- Scribe's bane, perhaps
- Restrict king in temporary quarters
- Pain of male in very poor surroundings
- A toe-curling tie?
- Muscle pain
- Muscle trouble put right in camp
- Credit a politician with something restrictive
- Writer's malady
- Cold butter at front of picnic hamper
- Swimmer's nightmare
- Stuff provided initially for painful condition
- One might stop a marathoner
- Stomach woe
- Athlete's leg problem
- Muscle ache
- Runner’s woe
- Restrict, as one's style
- Period symptom
- Problem for a runner
- Affliction making it difficult to be stylish
- Charley horse, for one
- Credit a politician with muscle trouble
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - February 02, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - May 22, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 24, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - April 10, 2025
- USA Today - March 13, 2025
- Daily American - February 05, 2025
- Mirror Mini - October 29, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - October 20, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 26, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 22, 2024
- LA Times - April 14, 2024
- Mirror Mini - February 09, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - February 02, 2024
- Mirror Mini - October 29, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - May 15, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - May 06, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 20, 2023
- USA Today - March 04, 2023
- LA Times - March 03, 2023
- Mirror Mini - February 09, 2023
- Daily American - February 05, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - January 26, 2023
- Mirror Mini - October 29, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - October 21, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - October 20, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - August 30, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - August 29, 2022
- Daily Cryptic - February 02, 2018
- Universal - December 17, 2017
- Mirror Classic - November 23, 2017
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