Cryptic crossword clue
Twisting and turning script impresses Henry 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WRITHING

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Twisting and turning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case twisting and turning = writhing.
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 WRITHING mean?

WRITHING verb
  1. To twist, to wring (something).
  2. To contort (a part of the body).
  3. To twist or contort the body; to be distorted.
  4. To extort.
WRITHING noun
  1. A twisting struggle.
WRITHING adjective
  1. Bended in twisting struggle.

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