At a breaking point, maybe (4)

I believe the answer is:

taut

(Other definitions for taut that I've seen before include "Tense, stretched tight" , "seaworthy" , "Fully stretched" , "On the slope" , "Pulled or drawn tight" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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