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Without Slack Crossword Clue
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TAUT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAUT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TAUT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Pulled or drawn tight
- • Subjected to great tension; stretched tight verb
- • To make taut; to tauten, to tighten. adjective
- • Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
- • (of a body, muscles, etc.) not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
- • (of music, writing, etc.) containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- • Experiencing anxiety or stress.
- • (of a sailor, a ship, etc.) neat and well-disciplined; (by extension) efficient and in order.
- • Strong; uncompromising.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She pulled the rope so taut that it didn't budge an inch."
- • "His face was taut with worry as he waited for the test results."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times26 May 2008 | Across 24 | |
| New York Times30 Dec 2007 | Across 85 | |
| New York Times28 Jan 1998 | Down 58 | |
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