Bends Uncomfortably, Like a Magician's Assistant

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from All Things Water, Group 1298, Puzzle 3 (Saturation).

Question is: Bends Uncomfortably, Like a Magician's Assistant

and the answer is: CONTORTS

Word Meaning:

CONTORTS — third-person singular simple present indicative of contort

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