Crossword Answer tensed

Here are all the crossword puzzles and clues where the answer tensed appeared.

Clue
Puzzle
Date
Tightened one's muscles
Newsday
Jul 30, 2024
Prepared for a blow
Thomas Joseph
Jul 12, 2024
Prepared for a hit
Wall Street Journal
Apr 1, 2024
Braced for impact
New York Times
Mar 29, 2024
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph
Aug 12, 2023
Became edgy
LA Times
Apr 28, 2023
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph
Feb 8, 2023