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 nervous, with "up"Got edgyTautenedBecame 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