| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| TAUTLY | Tightly | |
| WEDGE | Jam tightly | |
| BIND | Bandage tightly | |
| WEDGED | Jammed tightly | |
| KEDGED | Jammed tightly | |
| CLUTCH | Hold tightly | |
| CLENCH | Clasp tightly | |
| TAUT | Tightly stretched | |
| GRASP | Hold tightly | |
| CLAMP | Fasten tightly | |
| CLING | Hold tightly | |
| COMPACT | Tightly grouped | |
| CRAM | Push tightly | |
| STOW | Pack tightly | |
| CLASPED | Gripped tightly | |
| SEALING | Closing tightly | |
| CRIMP | Curl tightly | |
| FRIZZ | Curl tightly | |
| CLAMPED | Fastened tightly | |
| CLUTCHED | Grasped tightly | |
| TAMP | Pack tightly | |
| STUFF | Pack tightly | |
| GRIPPING | Grasping tightly | |
| TITHLY | Tightly; nimbly. | |
| RESEAL | Close tightly again | |