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noun • a painful or straitened circumstance • an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed • a slight but appreciable amount • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action • a small sharp bite or snip • a squeeze with the fingers • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • make ridges into by pinching together • make off with belongings of others • cut the top off • irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | ||||||||
| 35% | 13 | Pulled too tight | ||||||
verb • strain abnormally | ||||||||
| 35% | 13 | Made too tight | ||||||
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Be Too Tight Crossword Clue
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PINCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PINCH
Updated: October 11, 2023
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