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Penny Pinching Firm Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 166 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TIGHT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TIGHT" which means:
- adjective
- • Closely constrained or constricted or constricting
- • Of such close construction as to be impermeable adverb
- • Firmly or closely
- • In an attentive manner adjective satellite
- • Pulled or drawn tight
- • Set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
- • Pressed tightly together
- • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
- • Affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
- • Of textiles
- • Securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
- • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
- • Very drunk
- • Exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
- • Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
- • Packed closely together
An example sentence would be:
- • "She tied her shoelaces tight to make sure they wouldn't come undone."
- • "The lid on the jar was screwed on tight and wouldn't budge."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Jun 2022 | Down 23 | |
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