What is the answer to "In need of tightening, maybe" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "In need of tightening, maybe" is SLACK (5 letters).

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In need of tightening, maybe NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 7, 2026 puzzle

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SLACK

5 letters · Down · last seen October 7, 2026