Tense and unusually tight, initially Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAUT Tense and unusually tight, initially (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 24, 2025
6% BROS Tight bunch (4) Newsday May 9, 2026
6% ODD Unusual (3) Commuter May 6, 2026
6% LOOSE Not tight enough (5) Newsday May 5, 2026
6% MUM Tight-lipped (3) USA Today Apr 28, 2026
6% SNUG Tight-fitting (4) Newsday Apr 21, 2026
6% LOOSER Not as tight (6) USA Today Mar 13, 2026
6% OUTRE Unusual (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 8, 2026
6% OFT Frequently one feels tense initially (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 25, 2026
5% TALLY Tense colleague in match (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 12, 2026

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