What is the answer to "On edge" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "On edge" is TENSE (5 letters).

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On edge USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 23, 2026 puzzle

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TENSE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 23, 2026

USA Today October 12, 2026UNEASY USA Today August 23, 2026TENSE

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