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Clue: "Prepared for a blow"
"Prepared for a blow" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 1 time.
Possible answer
TENSED
Likely related crossword puzzle clues
Got tight
Made taut
Stiffened
Tightened
Got uptight
Flinched, e.g.
Pulled tight
Tightened (up)
Showed anxiety
Became strained
Prepared for impact
Made tight, as muscles
Prepared for a wallop
Recent usage in crossword puzzles
New York Times -
November 10, 1996