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verb • tie again or anew | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Tighten, as a corset, maybe | ||||||
verb • lace again | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | Tighten up, maybe using a spanner? | ||||||
verb • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • lessen, diminish, or curtail | ||||||||
Tighten Maybe Crossword Clue
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RETIE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RETIE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times30 Aug 2002 | Down 29 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Cosmetic operation to tighten the abdominal muscles | |
2 | Operation to remove loose skin and tighten the abdominal wall | |
3 | Tighten, as a corset, maybe
New York Times -
15 Jul 2007 | New York Times / 15 Jul 2007 |
4 | Tighten, as laces
New York Times -
24 Apr 2006 | New York Times / 24 Apr 2006 |
5 | Tighten one's belt in spring, saving bit of money
The Guardian Everyman -
02 Jan 2011 | The Guardian Everyman / 02 Jan 2011 |
6 | Tighten one's laces, say
New York Times -
17 Aug 2003 | New York Times / 17 Aug 2003 |
7 | Tighten up, maybe using a spanner?
Telegraph Cryptic -
19 Jan 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 19 Jan 2023 |
