Tight rope? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 9, 2011 · 50-Down · 5 letters
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a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
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