The clue "Tightly closed" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 23, 2025. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 86 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, SHUT (4 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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86 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
99%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
8%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
AJAR
Not quite closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
8%
AJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
8%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
EYES
Organs closed during sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
CLASP
Hold tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
CLASP
Hold tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
KNOT
Tie tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
KNOT
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
SECRETSTAIRCASE
Steps behind closed doors?
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
SEAL
Close tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
SEAL
Close tightly
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
ENOUGHSAID
"Case closed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
INTIMATEDETAILS
Particulars from behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
8%
CASE
It might be cracked or closed
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
8%
SEALUP
Close tightly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
SEALUP
Close tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
GRASP
Hold tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
GRASP
Hold tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
TAUT
Stretched tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
TAUT
Stretched tightly
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
8%
WHOSTHERE
Question from behind a closed door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
8%
OPEN
Not closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
OPEN
Not closed
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
ASL
Syst. in which "A" is a closed fist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
CARDOOR
One might be closed at a dealership
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
8%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
8%
DENSER
More tightly packed
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
8%
DENSER
More tightly packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
8%
GRIP
Grasp tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
8%
GRIP
Grasp tightly
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
8%
DENSE
Packed tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
DENSE
Packed tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
TAB
It's opened and closed at a bar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
8%
TAB
It's opened and closed at a bar
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
8%
HUM
Sing with your mouth closed
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
8%
HUM
Sing with your mouth closed
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
8%
NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes closed!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2024
8%
NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes closed!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
8%
INSECRET
Behind closed doors
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
8%
INSECRET
Behind closed doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
8%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
8%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
8%
OPE
Not closed, in verse
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
8%
OPE
Not closed, in verse
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
8%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
8%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
8%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2022
8%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
8%
BARTAB
It's often closed on Friday night
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2022
8%
BARTAB
It's often closed on Friday night
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
8%
BRAISE
Slow-cook in a closed pot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2022
8%
BRAISE
Slow-cook in a closed pot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2022
8%
TABS
They're opened and closed at bars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2022
8%
TABS
They're opened and closed at bars
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2022
8%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2022
8%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2022
8%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
8%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
8%
DEAL
One may be closed during business hours
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
8%
DEAL
One may be closed during business hours
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
8%
DEAF
Like some people who read closed captions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2021
8%
DEAF
Like some people who read closed captions
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2021
8%
CLINGS
Holds tightly (to)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
8%
CLINGS
Holds tightly (to)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Closes tightly again
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Closes tightly again
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
JCC
Org. closed on Yom Kippur
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2020
8%
JCC
Org. closed on Yom Kippur
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2020
8%
BOW
It's tightly strung
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2020
8%
BOW
It's tightly strung
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2020
8%
ALLEY
Street closed to cars, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2020
8%
ALLEY
Street closed to cars, maybe
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2020
8%
TRUSS
Tie tightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2020
8%
TRUSS
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
HELDON
Gripped tightly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
8%
HELDON
Gripped tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
NESTING
Fitting tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
8%
NESTING
Fitting tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
BIND
Tie tightly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2020
8%
BIND
Tie tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2020
8%
ITTTECHNICALINSTITUTE
It closed all 130+ of its U.S. campuses in 2016
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
8%
ITTTECHNICALINSTITUTE
It closed all 130+ of its U.S. campuses in 2016
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
8%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2020
8%
POPUPAD
Window one would rather keep closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2020
8%
HUG
Fit tightly around
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2020
8%
HUG
Fit tightly around
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2020
8%
LOOSELY
How a blown-open door may have been closed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2020
8%
LOOSELY
How a blown-open door may have been closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2020
8%
JAMIN
Pack very tightly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2020
8%
JAMIN
Pack very tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2020
8%
DOWNSTREET
Roadway closed for repairs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2020
8%
DOWNSTREET
Roadway closed for repairs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2020
8%
SQUINTERWASH
Solution to rinse partially closed eyes?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2020
8%
SQUINTERWASH
Solution to rinse partially closed eyes?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2020
8%
OPENSET
Mathematical collection that isn't closed
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2020
8%
OPENSET
Mathematical collection that isn't closed
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
8%
COILUP
Wind tightly, as a hose
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 26, 2019
8%
COILUP
Wind tightly, as a hose
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 26, 2019
8%
JAMSIN
Packs tightly
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 1, 2019
8%
JAMSIN
Packs tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 1, 2019
8%
HUMATUNE
Make music with one's mouth closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2019
8%
HUMATUNE
Make music with one's mouth closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2019
8%
SUTURED
Medically closed up
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2019
8%
SUTURED
Medically closed up
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2019
8%
SLEET
Reason for closed schools, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2019
8%
SLEET
Reason for closed schools, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2019
8%
SNAPON
Designed to fit tightly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2019
8%
SNAPON
Designed to fit tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2019
8%
SWADDLING
Wrapping tightly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2018
8%
SWADDLING
Wrapping tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2018
8%
OPENCALL
Audition not closed to anyone
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 4, 2018
8%
OPENCALL
Audition not closed to anyone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 4, 2018
8%
TAMP
Pack tightly
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 29, 2018
8%
TAMP
Pack tightly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
8%
SWADDLES
Wraps tightly in cloth
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 10, 2018
8%
SWADDLES
Wraps tightly in cloth
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 10, 2018
8%
IRISED
Opened or closed, as a lens aperture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2018
8%
IRISED
Opened or closed, as a lens aperture
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2018
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
HOLECARD
Undisclosed advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
GATED
Like some enclosed communities
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2025
1%
GATED
Like some enclosed communities
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2025
1%
DOMED
Like some enclosed stadiums
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
DOMED
Like some enclosed stadiums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
FIREAREA
Building part enclosed by blaze-resistant walls
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
1%
FIREAREA
Building part enclosed by blaze-resistant walls
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
1%
INNERMENU
Enclosed bill of fare?
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
1%
INNERMENU
Enclosed bill of fare?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
ANONYMOUSDONORS
Undisclosed contributors at a blood bank
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
1%
ANONYMOUSDONORS
Undisclosed contributors at a blood bank
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
1%
AMID
Enclosed by
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
1%
AMID
Enclosed by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
1%
LAGOON
Enclosed body of water
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2023
1%
LAGOON
Enclosed body of water
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2023
1%
SEALEDIN
Totally enclosed
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 7, 2020
1%
SEALEDIN
Totally enclosed
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 7, 2020
1%
ENCLAVE
Enclosed territory
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 25, 2019
1%
ENCLAVE
Enclosed territory
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 25, 2019
1%
SNEEZE
Eyes-closed event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2018
1%
SNEEZE
Eyes-closed event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2018
1%
WALLED
Enclosed, in a way
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 7, 2018
1%
WALLED
Enclosed, in a way
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 7, 2018
1%
CRIB
Bed with enclosed sides
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2018
1%
CRIB
Bed with enclosed sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tightly closed" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 86 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHUT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tightly closed"?
The best answer for "Tightly closed" is SHUT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tightly closed" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 23, 2025.