“Nervous” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TENSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TENSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nervous”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 1, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 1, 2026 grid48A"Wow, cool!"6 ltrs›54AWord before market or collar4 ltrs›57AQuip, part 410 ltrs›62AAwaken rudely5 ltrs›65ANash who wrote "Who wants my jellyfish? / I'm not sellyfish!"5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TENSE5 ltrs
••••EDGY4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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