The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BRISTLE , but the solution may also be TAUTEN which is one of the most recent solution (2007 in LA Times).
Tense up crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BRISTLE | 50 % | 7 |
| TAUTEN | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tense up
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tense
- strain
- tighten up
- tighten
- overtense
- stress out
- stiffen
- key up
- coil up
- seize up
- untense
- curl up
Crossword Answer definitions
BRISTLE noun- A stiff or coarse hair.
- The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.
- To rise or stand erect, like bristles.
- Abound, to have an abundance of something
- (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.
- To fix a bristle to.
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 BRISTLE
- React angrily
- Reply defensively
- Display irritation
- Brush part
- Brush component
- Get one's back up
- Take offense
- Show irritation
- Betray discontentment
- Get angry and defensive