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% BASIS On a need-to-know ___ (5)
3% ELSE "Need anything __?" (4) Commuter Sep 10, 2025
3% EGGS Omelet needs (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 9, 2025
3% OAR Rowing need (3) Eugene Sheffer Sep 9, 2025
3% SHOOT Go away and start to tighten belt (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Sep 8, 2025
3% CLAY Potter's need (4)

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