Tight as a drum Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 1, 1998 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 1, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 1998 · 7-Down · 4 letters
TAUT0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope"
adjective
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