Crossword clue
Wrench crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Wrench”, from 3–12 letters. The most likely answer is SPANNER.
All answers for “Wrench”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| TUG | 3 | Pull hard |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| JERK | 4 | Pull suddenly |
| YANK | 4 | Pull sharply |
| PULL | 4 | Draw forcibly |
| TEAR | 4 | Rip away |
| RICK | 4 | Sprain, British informal |
| PANG | 4 | Sharp pain of parting |
| BLOW | 4 | Painful shock |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TWIST | 5 | Turn forcibly |
| WREST | 5 | Pull away forcibly |
| WRING | 5 | Twist and squeeze |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SPRAIN | 6 | Injure a joint by twisting |
| STRAIN | 6 | Injure by overstretching |
| TORQUE | 6 | Twisting force |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SPANNER Best match | 7 | British name for the tool |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| MONKEY WRENCH | 12 | Adjustable wrench |
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What does “Wrench” mean?
As a noun, a tool for gripping and turning nuts (the American term for a spanner), or a painful parting; as a verb, to twist or pull violently, or to sprain.
Solving tip
SPANNER is the British equivalent of the tool; verbs include TWIST, YANK, JERK and WREST. A painful emotional parting can also be the answer (PANG, BLOW).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Wrench"?
The most likely answer is SPANNER (7 letters) — British name for the tool. Other common answers are TWIST (5), WREST (5), JERK (4), YANK (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Wrench"?
Answers to "Wrench" range from 3–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.