Like stiff muscles Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 2, 2024 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 2, 2024 · 28-Down · 5 letters
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pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
adjective
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