Stretched tight is a term used to describe a state of tension or strain. It can be used to describe physical objects, such as a rope or wire, or it can be used to describe a situation or emotion. The crossword solutions for this term are TAUT (4 letters), TENSE (5 letters), and TAUTENED (8 letters). TAUT is an adjective meaning 'pulled or drawn tight; not slack'. TENSE is an adjective meaning 'in a state of physical or mental strain; rigidly tight'. TAUTENED is a verb meaning 'to make TAUT or tight'.