Twist Badly can be defined as to turn or rotate something in a violent or unnatural manner. The crossword solutions for this term are WRENCH (6 letters) and GNARL (5 letters). WRENCH is a tool used to hold, rotate, or tighten objects such as nuts and bolts. It is usually made of metal and has a handle and a head that is usually shaped like a cross or a 'T'. GNARL is a verb meaning to twist or distort something in an irregular or distorted way. It is often used to describe the shape of a tree or branch that has been twisted by the wind or other forces.