Keeps a tight rein Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REGIMENTS Keeps a tight rein (9)
27% BRUTAL In revision, keep a tight rein on short story that's mostly barbaric (6)
3% STRINGENT Rigorous, tight (9) (9) Puzzler Feb 12, 2026
3% GRIT Keep-on-keeping-on quality (4) New York Times Feb 7, 2026
3% SEAL Close up tight (4) New York Times Feb 1, 2026
3% ENDS They might be loose or tight (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 29, 2026
3% TABS Keep ___ on (4) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
3% LOOSE Not tight (5) USA Today Jan 25, 2026
3% LOOSENS Makes less tight (7) USA Today Jan 21, 2026
3% LED Held the reins (3) New York Times Jan 19, 2026
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