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Crossword Answer For

Tightly wound

Last seen in Universal Crossword March 5, 2025 Answers

Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on March 5, 2025, the clue "Tightly wound" has 61 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is TENSE (5 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.

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61 Other Potential Answers

99%
TENSE
Tightly wound
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
8%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty wound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
SCAB
Temporary wound cover
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
SCAR
Emotional wound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
SQUISHEDGAME
Result of holding a Nintendo DS too tightly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
CRAMIN
Pack tightly (Last three letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
CLUNG
Held on tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
CLASP
Hold tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
KNOT
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
SEAL
Close tightly
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
SEALUP
Close tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
GRASP
Hold tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
TAUT
Stretched tightly
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
BATTEN
Secure tightly, with “down”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
TENSELY
One way to be wound
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
8%
HYPER
Really wound up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
CRAM
Stuff tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
8%
DENSER
More tightly packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
8%
GRIP
Grasp tightly
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
8%
DENSE
Packed tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
OUCH
"You wound me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
8%
WASP
___ waist (tightly corseted silhouette)
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
8%
SALT
Add ___ to the wound
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2023
8%
CLENCH
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
8%
ROLL
What might have tightly packed quarters?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
8%
HEADBANDAGING
Wrapping a wound on the noggin?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 5, 2022
8%
TRUSSES
Ties up tightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2022
8%
CLINGTO
Hold tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
8%
SHUT
Close tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2021
8%
CLINGS
Holds tightly (to)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
8%
RESEALS
Closes tightly again
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
HEALUP
Close, as a wound
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 19, 2020
8%
BOW
It's tightly strung
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2020
8%
TRUSS
Tie tightly
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
HELDON
Gripped tightly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
NESTING
Fitting tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
BIND
Tie tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2020
8%
ENDED
Wound up or wound down
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2020
8%
IMOK
"It's just a flesh wound"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2020
8%
HUG
Fit tightly around
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2020
8%
EDGY
All wound up
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2020
8%
JAMIN
Pack very tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2020
8%
COILUP
Wind tightly, as a hose
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 26, 2019
8%
JAMSIN
Packs tightly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 1, 2019
8%
SNAPON
Designed to fit tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2019
8%
TRAUMA
Emotional wound
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 28, 2018
8%
SWADDLING
Wrapping tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2018
8%
TAMP
Pack tightly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
8%
SWADDLES
Wraps tightly in cloth
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 10, 2018
1%
SALINE
Solution for wounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
TIME
Healer of all wounds, so they say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
ILLBEOK
"Time heals all wounds"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
1%
GAUZE
Roll for wrapping wounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2022
1%
STIGMATA
Crucifixion wounds
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
1%
MAIMS
Seriously wounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2021
1%
AMPUTEE
Certain wounded vet
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2021
1%
MADEUP
Healed wounds in a friendship
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2020
1%
TRAUMAS
Psychological wounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2019

Clues for Universal Crossword on March 5, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Tightly wound" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 61 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TENSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tightly wound"?
The best answer for "Tightly wound" is TENSE with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tightly wound" 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 March 5, 2025.
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