In need of tightening? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue In need of tightening last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOOSE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOOSE In need of tightening (5) USA Today Oct 20, 2020
98% FLABBY In need of tightening? (6)
33% LOOSER More in need of tightening (6)
20% LACKS Shows deficiencies ___ in need of tightening up, we hear (5) (5)
3% SKIMP Tighten your belt (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 20, 2026
3% PAPER Origami need (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 20, 2026
3% SHEARS Barber's need (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 19, 2026
3% WAVE Surfer's need (4) USA Today Jan 17, 2026
3% PEN Signing need (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 15, 2026
3% MAT Yoga need (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 13, 2026

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