The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FRAPS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Tightens, as nautical ropes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FRAPS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tightens, as nautical ropes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stays
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- braces
- tie
- tied
- ties
- power
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- break
- give
- garrote
- marry
Crossword Answer definitions
FRAPS verb- To draw together tightly; to secure by many turns of a lashing.
- To strike.
- An iced cappuccino.
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