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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tighten by contraction . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FLEX.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FLEX Tighten by contraction | (4) | ||
| 3% | AINT Slangy contraction | (4) | LA Times Daily | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 3% | NDA Confidentiality contract: Abbr. | (3) | ||
| 3% | LOOSE Needing tightening | (5) | Newsday | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 3% | HITMAN Contract killer (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 3% | RETIES Tightens, perhaps | (6) | LA Times Daily | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 3% | TENSES Tightens (up) | (6) | LA Times Daily | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 3% | GAG ___ reflex (throat contraction) | (3) | ||
| 3% | APOSTROPHE Symbol of a contraction | (10) | Commuter | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 3% | OER Poetic contraction | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jul 23, 2026 |
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