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TENSER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TENSER
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TENSER" which means:
- adjective
- • Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
- • Pulled taut, without any slack.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She could feel the atmosphere becoming tenser as the game went into overtime."
- • "The air grew tenser with each passing minute as they waited for the final exam results."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times23 Jan 2014 | Across 19 | |
| New York Times03 Dec 1980 | Down 44 | |
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