The Universal Crossword crossword from January 7, 2020 includes the clue "Needing tightening". We've gathered 21 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is LOOSE (5 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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21 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LOOSE
Needing tightening
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2020
99%
LOOSE
Needing tightening
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2020
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
8%
WRENCH
Tool for tightening
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
8%
WRENCH
Tool for tightening
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2022
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2022
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2020
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2020
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2019
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2018
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2018
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
EDIT
Do some prose-tightening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2021
1%
EDIT
Do some prose-tightening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2021
1%
CORSET
Tummy-tightening garment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2019
1%
CORSET
Tummy-tightening garment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Needing tightening" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 21 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LOOSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needing tightening"?
The best answer for "Needing tightening" is LOOSE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needing tightening" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 7, 2020.