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.

Crossword Answer For Make tense:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
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)
20%	SETONEDGE Make tense when returning notes to the border (3,2,4)	(9)	Puzzler Cryptic	Apr 2, 2025
3%	TOMB Vault tense with no storage space	(4)	The Telegraph Cryptic	Nov 13, 2025
3%	TAG Make it	(3)	New York Times	Nov 13, 2025
3%	TIGHTEN Giant sounded tense	(7)	The Times Cryptic	Nov 12, 2025
3%	PASTPERFECT Statement of unrealistic nostalgia that makes one tense (4,7)	(11)	The Guardian Cryptic	Nov 10, 2025
3%	SETTLEMENT Bishops maybe tense on bench in town	(10)	The Telegraph Cryptic	Nov 4, 2025

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What is the answer of Make tense Crossword Clue?

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.