The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STIFFNESS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2000.
Taut feeling crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| STIFFNESS | 100 % | 9 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Taut feeling
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stiffness
 - tense
 - tight
 - drumhead
 - boe
 - bow
 - brace
 - draw
 - firm
 - hang
 - head
 - loose
 
Crossword Answer definitions
STIFFNESS noun- Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
 - Inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility.
 - Inelegance; a lack of relaxedness.
 - Muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness.
 
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