Jeer with any number leaving stressed (4)

I believe the answer is:

taut

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'stressed' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for taut that I've seen before include "Stretched, pulled tight" , "Held in tension" , "seaworthy" , "Tightly drawn" , "Without slack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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