Tense encounter Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tense encounter . 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 RUNIN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUNIN Tense encounter (5)
25% VIOLATE Abuse of music producer leads to tense encounter (7)
3% MONTENEGRINS Tense morning working for Europeans (12) (12) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 24, 2026
3% TERRACE Offend one following tense row (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 20, 2026
3% ARTEMISIA Plant I encountered by river over in Asia (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 15, 2026
3% TWIN Tense wife in couple (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 14, 2026
3% EASED Became less tense (5) Universal Aug 6, 2026
3% NETCORD Service encountering this delays court action (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 6, 2026
3% DRAMA Shot American in tense situation (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Aug 5, 2026
3% TRYST Romantic encounter (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 4, 2026
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