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Took Up The Slack Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TAUTENED" which means:
- verb
- • Become taut or tauter
- • Make taut or tauter
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tautened the rope to make sure it was secure."
- • "She tautened her muscles in preparation for the race."
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New York Times14 Dec 2012 | Down 35 | |
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