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Takes Up The Slack Crossword Clue
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TAUTENS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAUTENS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TAUTENS" which means:
- verb
- • Become taut or tauter
- • Make taut or tauter
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tautens the rope before climbing up."
- • "The dancer tautens her muscles before performing."
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