The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TAUT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Like a tightrope, ideally crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TAUT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may TAUT be the right solution?
"Taut" means stretched or pulled tight, which is how a tightrope should ideally be to ensure stability and safety for the performer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like a tightrope, ideally
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- elysian
- aerialist
Crossword Answer definitions
TAUT verb- To make taut; to tauten, to tighten.
- Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
- (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
- (of music, writing, etc.) Containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- Experiencing anxiety or stress.
- (of a sailor, a ship, etc.) Neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
- Strong; uncompromising.
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