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Anxious And Controlling Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
UPTIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UPTIGHT
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "UPTIGHT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Being in a tense state noun
- • An uptight person. adjective
- • Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.
- • Emotionally repressed; nervous and tense.
- • Sexually repressed.
- • Unfriendly and rude.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always seems uptight and worried about every little thing."
- • "My boss is very uptight and expects everything to be done perfectly."
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The Guardian Quick21 May 2022 | Down 13 | |
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