Somewhat tight, in fact firm, initially Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STIFF Somewhat tight, in fact firm, initially (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 24, 2024
5% SPEEDOS Tight swimsuits (7) Commuter Aug 21, 2026
5% HARD Firm (4) New York Times Aug 20, 2026
5% LIE Fabricate a fact (3)
5% DATA Facts and figures (4) Newsday Aug 16, 2026
5% CORSET Tight-fitting undergarment (6) Premier Sunday Aug 16, 2026
5% TAUT Tight (4) (4) Mirror Quick Aug 13, 2026
5% ENDS They might be loose or tight (4) Universal Aug 11, 2026
5% TACITURN Tight-lipped (8) (8) Puzzler Aug 11, 2026
5% BEARHUGS Tight squeezes (8) LA Times Daily Aug 9, 2026

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