| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| take | to make shorter or tighter |
| contracted | (of a muscle) Become shorter or tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body |
| contracting | (of a muscle) Become shorter or tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body |
| tightener | to make tight or tighter |
| tighten | to make or become tight or tighter |
| shortened | (with reference to gambling odds) Make or become shorter; decrease |
| shortens | (with reference to gambling odds) Make or become shorter; decrease |
