Muscle cramps, e.g (6)

I believe the answer is:

spasms

(Other definitions for spasms that I've seen before include "Muscular problems" , "Strong involuntary muscular contractions" , "Involuntary muscle contractions" , "Tics" , "Convulsions, fits" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, the New York Times and The Washington Post.

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