Crossword Genius

The cow’s tail remained wrenched (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wrested

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'wrenched' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with contact as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the cow's tail remained' is the wordplay.
'tail' indicates one should take the final letters.
'remained' becomes 'rested' ('rest' can be a synonym of 'remain').
The final letter of 'cow' is 'w'.
'w'+'rested'='WRESTED'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for wrested that I've seen before include "seized" , "Snatched" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.