Answer: retying

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETYINGDoing a new hitch
retyingbond of kinship, affection, etc.
retyingto make the same score
retyingsomething used to tie or join
retyingnecktie
retyingto make the same score as
retyingRETIE, to tie again
retyingto make into a bow
retyingcontest in which this occurs
retyingto bind
retyingequality in scores, votes, etc.
retyingto fasten with a cord, string, etc.