Strong person, we hear, to become tense Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Strong person, we hear, to become tense (7) last seen in Puzzler 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TIGHTEN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIGHTEN Strong person, we hear, to become tense (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 15, 2026
6% STAYED Remained sober, we hear (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 2, 2026
6% HOTHEAD House with tense principal, impetuous person (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 29, 2026
6% INSIDER Person with special information in the drink, we hear (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 27, 2026
5% HIRE Rent is increased, we hear (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 24, 2026
5% PEDLAR Salesman - one in the saddle, we hear (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 23, 2026
5% TIGHT Tense battle that leaves female tense (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 23, 2026
5% PAST __ tense (4) Commuter Oct 22, 2026
5% CONTENTMENT Tory camp intended, we hear, to obtain satisfaction (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 21, 2026
5% REBATE Money given back to do with incentive, we hear (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 17, 2026

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