Cryptic crossword clue
Some quit dancing after acquiring some sprains and twists 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MISQUOTES

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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 = misquotes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MISQUOTES mean?

MISQUOTES noun
  1. An incorrect recitation of a quote.
  2. An incorrect recording of a quote.
MISQUOTES verb
  1. To incorrectly recite a quote.
  2. To incorrectly record a quote.

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