| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RETIE | Tighten a shoe |
| FLEX | Tighten a muscle |
| WIND | Tighten a spring |
| SIZE | Tighten a canvas |
| LACE | Tighten, as a skate |
| RELACE | Tighten a corset, perhaps |
| CLENCH | Tighten, as a fist |
| RELACE | Tighten, in a way |
| RESEAL | Tighten, in a way |
| RETIE | Tighten, in a way |
| FRAP | Tighten (ropes) on a ship. |
| FRAP | Tighten tackle, on a ship. |
| WASHER | It helps tighten a nut |
| RELACE | Tighten, as a corset, maybe |
| EDIT | Tighten up, in a way |
| FRAP | Tighten, as cords of a drum. |
| BELT | A loser may have to tighten it |
