The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word GIRD which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2004.
Tighten crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GIRD | 33 % | 4 |
| CONSTRICT | 33 % | 9 |
| TENSEUP | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tighten
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tighten up
- constrain
- reduce
- stiffen
- fasten
- tightness
- tight
- intensify
- restrict
- harden
- toughen
- strengthening
Crossword Answer definitions
GIRD verb- To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
- To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
- To prepare oneself for an action.
- A sarcastic remark.
- A stroke with a rod or switch.
- A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
- To jeer at.
- To jeer.
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 GIRD
- Encircle
- Fortify
- Surround
- __ one's loins
- Prepare, as one's loins
- Reinforce
- Equip with a belt
- Put a belt on
- Tighten
- Strengthen