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6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 30, 1995 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 30, 1995.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 30, 1995 · 10-Down · 6 letters
TENSED0 of 6 letters revealed
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become stretched or tense or taut; "the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;" "the rope strained when the weight was attached"
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