Braced for impact Crossword Clue

• Tightened (up)

  New York Times · Friday, February 19, 2021 · 6 letters

• Flinched, e.g.

  New York Times · Friday, April 14, 2017 · 6 letters

• Prepared for impact

  New York Times · Saturday, November 5, 2016 · 6 letters

• Tightened up

  New York Times · Tuesday, May 15, 2012 · 6 letters

• Tightened

  New York Times · Monday, May 2, 2011 · 6 letters

• Showed anxiety

  New York Times · Friday, June 22, 2007 · 6 letters

• Stiffened

  New York Times · Friday, December 22, 2006 · 6 letters

• Made tight, as muscles

  New York Times · Tuesday, July 5, 2005 · 6 letters

• Got tight

  New York Times · Thursday, March 3, 2005 · 6 letters

• Pulled tight

  New York Times · Friday, August 20, 2004 · 6 letters

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• 29-Down Off-target remark?
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• 32-Down Typing meas.
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