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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tighten the purse strings last seen in New York Times 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 CUTBACK.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CUTBACK Tighten the purse strings | (7) | New York Times | Apr 4, 2024 |
| 3% | STRAP Purse part | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | TRIO String __ | (4) | Newsday | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 3% | TONER Pore-tightening cosmetic | (5) | Newsday | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 3% | MONKEYWRENCH Tightening tool (6,6) | (12) | The Guardian Quick | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 3% | BAG Purse | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 2% | HARP Stringed instrument | (4) | The Times Concise | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 2% | TWINE Strong string | (5) | Commuter | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 2% | LOOSETOOTH Molar a dentist can tighten | (10) | Newsday | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 2% | LEADSON Strings along | (7) | New York Times | Mar 9, 2026 |
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