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Somewhat tight, in fact firm, initially Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Somewhat tight, in fact firm, initially last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 STIFF.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STIFF Somewhat tight, in fact firm, initially | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 24, 2024 |
| 5% | ENDS They might be loose or tight | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 5% | MIFF Annoy somewhat | (4) | Newsday | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 5% | LOOSE Not tight | (5) | USA Today | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 5% | LOOSENS Makes less tight | (7) | USA Today | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | TIPSY Somewhat drunk | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 5% | AJAR Somewhat open | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 5% | MUM Keep ___ (be tight-lipped) | (3) | ||
| 5% | SEAR Burn somewhat | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 5% | LADDERED (Of tights) snagged (8) | (8) | Puzzler | Jan 15, 2026 |
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