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4 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 28, 2025 · 61-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, July 28, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 28, 2025 · 61-Down · 4 letters
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pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope"
adjective
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