Tight-lipped Crossword Clue

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MUTE

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
(noun)
1. of China
2. informal terms for a mother

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIPPED (adjective)
1. having a lip or lips
TIGHT (adjective)
1. very drunk
2. of textiles
TIGHT (adverb)
1. in an attentive manner
2. firmly or closely

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MUTE
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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UMM

More NYT Midi Crossword (10/21/2026) Answers

Across

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Down

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8. Vetoed

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12. Candy with the slogan "Two is more than one"

13. Reached full capacity, with "out"

18. Fictional reporter Lane

19. Skating jump

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