Involuntary contraction Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Involuntary contraction” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 19, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
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SPASM is the answer to “Involuntary contraction”. It means to undergo an involuntary muscular contraction.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To undergo an involuntary muscular contraction.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PMASS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Muscle twitch”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Involuntary contraction”?
SPASM, 5 letters: to undergo an involuntary muscular contraction.
When was “Involuntary contraction” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.