| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CLENCH | Tighten, as a fist |
| LACE | Tighten, as a skate |
| RELACE | Tighten, as a corset, maybe |
| FRAP | Tighten, as cords of a drum. |
| UNCLENCH | Open, as a fist |
| EDIT | Tighten, as prose |
| RELACE | Tighten, as brogans |
| FLEX | Tighten, as muscles |
| RELACE | Tighten, as sneakers |
| FRAP | Tighten, as tackle. |
| RETIE | Tighten, as laces |
| FRAP | Tighten, as tackle: Naut. |
| RELACE | Tighten, say, as strings |
| FRAP | Tighten, as drum cords |
| EDIT | Tighten, as some text |
