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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tightens, as a belt last seen in Newsday 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GIRDS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GIRDS Tightens, as a belt | (5) | Newsday | Aug 20, 2017 |
| 11% | SKIMP Tighten your belt | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 10% | WAIST Place for some belt-tightening | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 9% | TONK Belt to put in loops and tighten around | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 8% | LACES Corset tighteners | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 28, 2026 |
| 8% | BUDGETCUTS Belt tightenings | (10) | ||
| 8% | BUCKLES Belt tighteners | (7) | ||
| 8% | GUT Belt tightener? | (3) | New York Times | Oct 31, 2000 |
| 8% | CUTS Belt-tightening | (4) | ||
| 7% | SWAYING *Belt one out | (7) | Universal | Mar 27, 2026 |
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