Makes a twisted facial expression (8)

I believe the answer is:

grimaces

(Other definitions for grimaces that I've seen before include "Facial distortions of distaste" , "Twisted expressions" , "threatening features" , "Makes wry expression" , "Contorted facial expressions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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