The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TAUNTS , but the solution may also be TIGHTENS which is one of the most recent solution (1972 in New York Times).
Tenses crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TAUNTS | 50 % | 6 |
| TIGHTENS | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tenses
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- uptight
- tight
- suspenseful
- taut
- suspensive
- tense up
- strain
- strained
- pumped up
- wired
- overstrung
- restive
Crossword Answer definitions
TAUNTS noun- A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
- To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
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