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thumbscrew

noun

Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb

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Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
W
Contains
HU
Scrabble score
22

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noun

  1. Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb

noun

  1. Screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers

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