The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NOOSES which also is the latest solution we found used in Slate in 2001.
They tighten crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NOOSES | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: They tighten
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- brace
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- after
- fox
- tension
- flex
- flexing
Crossword Answer definitions
NOOSES noun- An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
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