In need of tightening, maybe Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “In need of tightening, maybe” from the New York Times crossword of October 7, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 7, 2026
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SLACK is the answer to “In need of tightening, maybe”. It means not tight or taut.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Not tight or taut.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LKASC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Communication software used at work (though its name means "to avoid work")”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “In need of tightening, maybe”?
SLACK, 5 letters: not tight or taut.
When was “In need of tightening, maybe” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.