“What fantastic contractors! Our chandeliers are so much more secure after the installers ___” WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? R
2 ? E
3 ? A
4 ? L
5 ? L
6 ? Y
7 ? S
8 ? C
9 ? R
10 ? E
11 ? W
12 ? E
13 ? D
14 ? T
15 ? H
16 ? I
17 ? N
18 ? G
19 ? S
20 ? U
21 ? P
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      When everything hangs perfectly, sometimes it’s because they’ve twisted things just right.

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      meaning
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      To fasten or attach something securely using screws, often used humorously to mean doing a thorough job.

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      The clue uses a play on words with a phrase that typically has a negative connotation, 'screwed things up,' but here it is meant literally and positively. The phrase implies that the contractors did a great job by securely fastening the chandeliers, hence '?????????????????????.'

      Clue Analysis

      The clue ““What fantastic contractors! Our chandeliers are so much more secure after the installers ___”” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 13 2025, the definitive 21-letter answer is: REALLYSCREWEDTHINGSUP.

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