Make tense Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Make tense . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TAUTEN.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAUTEN Make tense (6)
98% KEYUP Make tense. (5)
26% WINDUP Make tense finish (4,2) (6)
21% PAST Endless glue needed to make tense (4) (4)
19% SETONEDGE Make tense when returning notes to the border (3,2,4) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 2, 2025
3% RABBITS Talks from tense, boring religious leaders (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
3% TRACE Outline tense competition (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 31, 2026
3% INCUBATE Brood as Guantanamo is extremely tense (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
3% SITUATE In Germany, she tours flipping tense place (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 30, 2026
3% EDGY Anxious, tense (4) The Times Concise Jan 27, 2026
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In this clue, "Make tense" is a definition that suggests the answer is a verb meaning to tighten or make something taut. The answer, "TAUTEN," fits this description perfectly, as it means to make or become tight or tense.