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Write around for a hotel to twist! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

writhe

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'to twist' is the definition.
('writhe' can be a synonym of 'twist')

'write around for a' is the wordplay.
'around' is an insertion indicator.
'for a' becomes 'h' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'write' going around 'h' is 'WRITHE'.

'hotel' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for writhe that I've seen before include "Contort in pain" , "Wriggle" , "'Twist, squirm (6)'" , "Painfully move" , "Struggle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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