What is the answer to "Become less flexible" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Become less flexible" is STIFFEN (7 letters).

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Become less flexible USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 5, 2026 puzzle

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STIFFEN

7 letters · Down · last seen August 5, 2026

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