They're tightly wound Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They're tightly wound” from the USA Today crossword of August 16, 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
USA TODAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
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COILS is the answer to “They're tightly wound”. It means to wind in even rings.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To wind in even rings.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OSICL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Springs in a mattress”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They're tightly wound”?
COILS, 5 letters: to wind in even rings.
When was “They're tightly wound” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of August 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.