Other crossword clues for answer "TENSED"TENSEDGot the yipsStiffenedBecame anxiousBecame stiffHigh-strung, with "up"Readied for a blowTightenedGot uptightShowed anxietyBecame on edgeDisplayed anxietyShowed anxiety, with "up"Got nervousGot tightBracedTightened (up)Became edgyGot edgyReadied for impactTautenedBecame strainedBecame nervousGot rigidGot wound upKeyed up.Stretched tight.Strained.Became taut.Became jitteryMade tautShowed nervous strainTautGrew nervousPrepared for a wallopPrepared for a blowPulled tightMade tight, as musclesPrepared for impactFlinched, e.g.Braced for impactBecame rigidReacted to dangerGrew rigidGrew rigid (with "up")Was uptightBecame tightPrepared to springGrew tautGot tighterStiffened, with "up"Reacted to a scareReacted with frightPrepared for a punchPrepared for a sockReacted in frightPrepared for a hit