What is the answer to "Pulled tight" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pulled tight" is TAUT (4 letters).

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Pulled tight USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 21, 2026 puzzle

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TAUT

4 letters · Down · last seen June 21, 2026

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