Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TWEAKED

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What does TWEAKED mean?

TWEAKED verb
  1. To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.
  2. To adjust slightly; to fine-tune.
  3. To twit or tease.
  4. To abuse methamphetamines, especially crystal meth.
  5. To exhibit symptoms of methamphetamine abuse, such as extreme nervousness, compulsiveness, erratic motion, excitability; possibly a blend of twitch and freak.
  6. To exhibit extreme nervousness, evasiveness when confronted by law enforcement or other authority (e.g., customs agents, border patrol, teacher, etc.), mimicking methamphetamine abuse symptoms.
TWEAKED adjective
  1. Hallucinating, especially under the influence of crystal meth or similar narcotics.

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