Plot shocker Crossword Clue

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Plot shocker Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. twist suddenly so as to sprain
2. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
(noun)
1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
2. turning or twisting around (in place)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHOCKER (noun)
1. a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)
2. a shockingly bad person
PLOT (verb)
1. make a plat of
2. make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
PLOT (noun)
1. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
2. a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

Hint 3: Anagram

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