Wind around is a phrase that can be used to describe the action of something winding or curling around an object. The crossword solutions for this phrase are TWINE, SNAKE, and COIL. TWINE is a thin string or cord made by twisting together two or more strands of yarn or thread. SNAKE is a long, limbless reptile that moves by wriggling its body in a sinuous fashion. COIL is a length of something wound in a series of connected loops. All three words describe the action of winding around an object.