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noun • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose • a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled verb • make a noose in or of • secure with a noose | ||||||||
| 26% | 5 | It helps keep a tight ship tight | ||||||
noun • ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) • heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together verb • direct one's attention on something • fasten with a rivet or rivets • hold (someone's attention) | ||||||||
| 26% | 9 | Its name means 'tight-rope walker' in French | ||||||
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Tight Rope Crossword Clue
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NOOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NOOSE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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