The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TENSE , but the solution may also be TENSEUP which is one of the most recent solution (2010 in LA Times).
Stiffen crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TENSE | 27 % | 5 |
| STARCH | 18 % | 6 |
| TENSEUP | 18 % | 7 |
| SET | 18 % | 3 |
| STEEL | 9 % | 5 |
| FIRMUP | 9 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stiffen
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tighten
- tighten up
- constrain
- toughen
- strengthen
- reinforce
- sharpen
- harden
- soften
- weaken
- stiff
- stiffer
Crossword Answer definitions
TENSE noun- (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) To apply a tense to.
- To make or become tense.
- Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
- Pulled taut, without any slack.
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 TENSE
- On edge
- Past perfect
- Full of suspense
- High-strung
- Jittery
- Uptight
- Wound up
- Past or present
- Wired
- Under strain
More clues leading to the result STARCH
- Stiffen
- Stiffening stuff
- Collar stiffener
- Stiffening agent
- Laundry supply
- Possible laundry request
- Corn product
- Rice has it
- Fabric stiffener
- Pasta or potato, e.g.
More clues leading to the result TENSEUP
- React to stage fright, maybe
- Become rigid with fear or stress
- Betray nervousness
- Stiffen
- Develop stage fright, say
- Stiffen in fear
- React to a bump in the night
- Show nerves
- Become nervous: 2 wds.
- Tighten
More clues leading to the result SET
- Challenging card game
- Complete group
- Congeal
- Gel
- Get firm
- Jet follower
- Kind of point or shot
- Play opener
- Salon job
- Solidify
More clues leading to the result STEEL
- Drum material
- Like 1943 pennies
- Pittsburgh export
- Product of Bethlehem
- Kind of wool
- Superman's makeup?
- Type of wool
- Shade of gray or blue
- Iron-carbon alloy
- Stainless ___