Clues for the word "TIGHTER"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on September 20, 2025.
Definition of tighter
- n. - A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer.
Referring Clues
- Comparatively stewed
- Like a size 8 blouse vis-à-vis a size 10
- Magician's command to a person tying ropes
- More rigid
- More like best buds
- More drumlike, proverbially
- More intoxicated
- More constricting
- More friendly
- The drunker the meaner
- Golfer welcomes hit leaving one closer
- Cat having hard time gets meaner
- How the grit can possibly be compacted
Last Seen In
- New York Times - September 20, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 16, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 25, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 30, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - July 10, 2015
- New York Times - November 02, 2014
- Guardian Quiptic - April 18, 2011
- LA Times - August 02, 2009
- Canadiana - May 04, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 19, 2008
- Universal - June 28, 2007
- Washington Post - October 12, 2006
- New York Times - April 16, 2006
- LA Times Sunday - January 08, 2006
- Washington Post - April 09, 2000
- New York Times - July 19, 1998