The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TAUTER , but the solution may also be FIRMER which is one of the most recent solution (2016 in New York Times).
Not as lax crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TAUTER | 50 % | 6 |
| FIRMER | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Not as lax
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- loose
- slack
- tense
- lank
- lenient
- rigid
- slacking
- slacks
- stern
- strict
- open
- uneven
Crossword Answer definitions
TAUTER adjective- 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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result TAUTER
- More tense
- Not as slack
- More tense, as rope
- Not so slack
- Creating more tension
- Having less slack
- More high-strung
- Less lax
- Less slack
- Less relaxed