The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WRINGS
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The straight part
We know that "Twists" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case twists = wrings.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WRINGS mean?
WRINGS noun- A powerful squeezing or twisting action.
- Pain or distress.
- To squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out.
- To extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it.
- To obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force.
- To draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response.
- To hold (something) tightly and press or twist.
- To cause pain or distress to (someone / one's heart, soul, etc.).
- To slide two ultraflat surfaces together such that their faces bond.
- To twist, as if in pain.
- To give an incorrect meaning to (words, teachings, etc.).
- To subject (someone) to extortion; to afflict or oppress in order to enforce compliance.
- To bend or strain out of its position.