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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Makes less loose, as screws last seen in LA Times Daily 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TIGHTENS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TIGHTENS Makes less loose, as screws | (8) | LA Times Daily | Sep 19, 2023 |
| 6% | EASE Make less difficult | (4) | USA Today | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 6% | DRAPE Hang loosely | (5) | USA Today | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | SOFTENS Makes less harsh | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 6% | ASA Loose __ goose | (3) | LA Times Daily | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | REDRAW Change Turn of the Screw (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | ERRS Screws up | (4) | Commuter | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | MORE __ or less | (4) | Commuter | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 6% | SWING Dangle loosely | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 6% | ULSTER Loose overcoat | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 15, 2025 |
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